Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:48am on 28 Oct 2026,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Severe Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday, killing three people and damaging 31 houses. The India Meteorological Department said the storm brought winds of 125–135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph. Heavy rain also hit parts of Odisha, with rainfall reaching 30 cm in some areas. At least 22 train services have been cancelled or suspended due to the cyclone. The storm is expected to reach Odisha’s Malkangiri district by Wednesday evening or night. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal until October 31.