Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:08am on 26 Oct 2026,Monday India
Cyclone Arnab has formed over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red alerts for parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The storm is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 26 and a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27. According to the IMD, it could cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, bringing sustained winds of 115–125 kmph and gusts up to 140 kmph. Andhra Pradesh authorities are preparing evacuation measures, while coastal areas have been placed on alert. (PC: HT)
