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A well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression within 12 hours, according to the Meteorological Department. The system is expected to move towards the west-central Bay near Andhra Pradesh by November 2.
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The remnants of Cyclone Arnab may bring isolated heavy rainfall to north Bengal, with the Meteorological Department issuing warnings for several districts. A fresh depression over the Andaman Sea is also expected to intensify and move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.
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A seven-member Central Government team led by Union Home Ministry official Chittaranjan Das arrived in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday to tour areas affected by Cyclone Arnab. State officials K Bhaskar and Prakhar Jain briefed the team on the damage.
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The Department of Telecommunications and service providers are working to restore networks in cyclone-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Network availability in Andhra Pradesh has reached 99.18 per cent, while connectivity in three Odisha districts is gradually improving.
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The Indian Coast Guard rescued 13 people from the Singapore-bound cargo ship Sigma Pearl, stranded near Antarvedi off Andhra Pradesh, after an engine failure. Seven others remained aboard as rescue operations continued amid the aftermath of severe cyclonic storm Arnab
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Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a depression over southern Chhattisgarh, but Rajasthan is likely to experience thunderstorms, strong winds and rain, with hail possible in some districts. Temperatures may fall by 3–5 degrees Celsius. Dry weather is forecast from November 1
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The Indian Coast Guard has launched a rescue operation for six crew members aboard the stranded bulk carrier Sigma Pearl near the Ravva oilfield off Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada coast. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel reportedly suffered engine failure amid the impact of Cyclone Arnab.
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YSRCP spokesperson Karumuri Venkata Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of prioritising publicity over relief measures for people affected by Cyclone Arnab, alleging failures in evacuation, damage assessment and farmer assistance. He demanded immediate relief, compensation and restoration of essential services.
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Light to moderate rainfall was recorded across several mandals of Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts on Wednesday under the influence of Cyclone Arnab. The district administrations have been placed on alert amid forecasts of more rain and strong winds.
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Cyclone Arnab has killed three people and damaged 31 houses in Andhra Pradesh, according to the NDRF. About 57,000 people have been moved to relief camps, while rescue teams remain deployed as rainfall continues across affected areas
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to send a Central team to assess Cyclone Arnab damage. More than 28,000 people were shifted to rehabilitation centres, while 27 NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed
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Hyderabad has experienced cloudy skies and cool breezes as Cyclone Arnab influences weather conditions across Telangana. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the eastern districts, while the city is expected to receive less rain.
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Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, uprooting trees and power poles, damaging roads and disrupting electricity. Two people died from electrocution, while over 10,000 residents were evacuated. Authorities launched relief and restoration operations across affected districts
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Cyclone Arnab continued crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Officials reported uprooted trees, damaged crops and power disruptions, but no loss of life so far. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief operations.
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Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab began its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early Wednesday, with winds reaching 135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph. The IMD warned of heavy rainfall across neighbouring States.
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Andhra Pradesh and Odisha stepped up evacuations and emergency preparations as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab approached the east coast. Authorities readied shelters, medical teams and rescue personnel, while the IMD forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds across several states.
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South Central Railway has issued a passenger advisory ahead of Cyclone Arnab, warning of possible train cancellations, diversions and rescheduling. Officials reviewed railway safety measures, while accident relief trains and medical equipment have been kept ready at Kazipet and Dornakal.
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The NDRF has deployed 31 teams across cyclone-prone regions as very severe Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam. Authorities have activated shelters, issued public alerts and warned fishermen to remain ashore while urging people to follow official advisories
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Cyclone Arnab, currently a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts near Yanam by October 28. The APSDMA has warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds in north coastal Andhra districts.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to closely monitor Cyclone Arnab, issue timely warnings and take precautionary measures. District collectors were asked to move people from vulnerable coastal areas to cyclone shelters to prevent casualties and minimise damage