Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:51am on 27 Oct 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Arnab intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, prompting Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to strengthen preparations ahead of its expected landfall on October 28. The storm is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam by Wednesday forenoon, bringing sustained winds of 115–125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph. Authorities are stepping up evacuations, closing educational institutions in vulnerable areas and mobilising rescue teams to protect residents and minimise damage. At 2:30 am on Tuesday, the cyclone was centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal and had moved west-northwestwards at 25 kmph during the preceding six hours. (PC: PTI)
