Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 28 Oct 2026,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Arnab has drawn attention for its unusual movement over the Bay of Bengal and its prolonged landfall along the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast. The very severe cyclonic storm crossed the coast on October 28, 2026, with sustained winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph. Its slow movement near the coastline prolonged the landfall process, increasing the risk of heavy rainfall, flooding and wind damage. The storm uprooted trees, damaged electricity poles and disrupted power supplies. Although described as an unusual path, the reported landfall involved one extended coastal crossing, not two separate landfalls.
