Cyclone Arnab To Hit Andhra Coast: High Alert In Odisha, NDRF Deployed
India's eastern coast is on high alert as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected near the Andhra Pradesh coast during the forenoon of 28 October 2026. The India Meteorological Department warned of maximum sustained wind speeds reaching 115 to 125 kilometres per hour, gusting up to 140 kilometres per hour, alongside waves rising above 14 metres. In response, fifteen NDRF teams, along with the Navy and Coast Guard, have been mobilised, while flood-prone regions are being evacuated. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparedness and released 27 crore rupees for response operations. Officials have been directed to issue regular alerts, prepare reservoirs for floodwaters, and ensure uninterrupted power and essential supplies.