Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39pm on 24 Oct 2026,Saturday International
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26. The system may move towards the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts by October 28. The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha between October 27 and 29. The storm, if formed, will be named Arnab. Authorities are monitoring the system and preparing for possible severe weather along the eastern coast. (PC: HT)
