Cyclone Arnab Tracker Live Updates: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh shut schools, ban fishing as storm approaches eastern coast

Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh shut schools, ban fishing and mobilise rescue teams as Jharkhand and Bengal brace for heavy rain.

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The eastern coastal states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh closed schools, prohibited sea fishing and kept rescue teams on standby, stepping up precautionary measures ahead of severe Cyclone Arnab's expected landfall on Wednesday to ensure ‘zero loss of life and minimal damage to infrastructure’. (PTI Photo)

Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up precautionary measures as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coast, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that the cyclone will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the forenoon of October 28. The eastern coastal states shut schools, prohibited sea fishing, kept rescue teams on standby and stepped up security measures.

Cyclone preparedness intensified: With the storm expected to bring maximum sustained winds of 115-125 kmph, with gusts reaching 140 kmph, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have intensified preparedness measures, including school closures, fishing restrictions, evacuation planning and the deployment of emergency response teams. National Crisis Management Committee reviewed preparedness measures, with Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan directing agencies to ensure zero loss of life and minimal damage to property and infrastructure. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also stated that they have deployed teams, with additional teams on standby.

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Heavy rain forecast in Jharkhand: The cyclone is set to bring heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand for three consecutive days. This prompted the state government to ask district administrations to maintain vigil, according to the officials. A yellow alert of heavy rain has been issued for Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Saraikela-Kharsawan, East and West Singhbhum for 24 hours starting from 8.30 am on October 28, the India Meteorological Department said.

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Oct 27, 2026 01:16 PM IST
Over 70 trains cancelled, route changed for 2 others

Indian Railways has cancelled several train services as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Arnab. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm has developed in the Bay of Bengal and will hit the north Andhra Pradesh coast Wednesday morning.

The weather system is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with wind speeds of 115-125 km/hour, gusting to 140 km/hour during the morning hours of October 28.

In a statement, South Coast Railway (SCoR) said: “In view of the imminent Cyclone ARNAB and in the interest of passenger safety, Indian Railways decided to cancel/Short Termination/Short Origination of several coaching trains.”

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Oct 27, 2026 12:38 PM IST
Rough sea conditions prevail ahead of the expected landfall, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Rough sea conditions prevail ahead of the expected landfall, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The eastern coastal states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh closed schools, prohibited sea fishing and kept rescue teams on standby, stepping up precautionary measures ahead of severe Cyclone Arnab's expected landfall on Wednesday to ensure ‘zero loss of life and minimal damage to infrastructure’.

Oct 27, 2026 12:36 PM IST
Heavy rain forecast in Jharkhand

The cyclone is set to bring heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand for three consecutive days. This prompted the state government to ask district administrations to maintain vigil, according to the officials. A yellow alert of heavy rain has been issued for Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Saraikela-Kharsawan, East and West Singhbhum for 24 hours starting from 8.30 am on October 28, the India Meteorological Department said.

Oct 27, 2026 12:36 PM IST
Cyclone preparedness intensified

With the storm expected to bring maximum sustained winds of 115-125 kmph, with gusts reaching 140 kmph, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have intensified preparedness measures, including school closures, fishing restrictions, evacuation planning and the deployment of emergency response teams. National Crisis Management Committee reviewed preparedness measures, with Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan directing agencies to ensure zero loss of life and minimal damage to property and infrastructure. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also stated that they have deployed teams, with additional teams on standby.

Oct 27, 2026 12:36 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh shut schools, ban fishing as storm approaches eastern coast

Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up precautionary measures as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coast, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that the cyclone will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the forenoon of October 28. The eastern coastal states shut schools, prohibited sea fishing, kept rescue teams on standby and stepped up security measures.

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