Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh; heavy rain forecast for central India
What happened
Cyclone Arnab completed landfall on the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday morning, with sustained winds ranging from 125 to 135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph. The India Meteorological Department downgraded the storm from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm by 8:30 am. The system is now expected to move north and northeast, bringing rain to Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
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Why it matters
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving inland, causing heavy rainfall across eastern and central Indian states. The movement of the storm remnants introduces significant weather risks across multiple regions, impacting infrastructure and agricultural activity.
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall to eastern and central Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.
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Who's involved
- Andhra PradeshState where Cyclone Arnab made landfall and is receiving weather advisories
- India Meteorological DepartmentMeteorological agency that tracked the cyclone and issued rain forecasts
- ChhattisgarhState expected to receive rain from the moving cyclone remnants
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ministry of RailwaysSpeculative
Heavy rainfall and flooding could disrupt rail infrastructure, increasing operational costs and causing supply chain delays.
- Tata SteelSpeculative
Extreme weather events could threaten mining operations and logistics for Tata Steel, impacting core production and supply chain.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- School closures and holiday orders were issued in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, following warnings about Cyclone Arnab.Sub-event
Cyclone landfall tracked in Andhra Pradesh; IMD forecasts rain across multiple states.1 source
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Cyclonic system causes flooding and disruption in Eastern and Central IndiaAlso in this story
- A cyclonic system is moving towards the coasts of Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
- A deep depression affects Odisha and Chhattisgarh, prompting Met Office and RMC to issue specific rainfall warnings and forecasts for South Bengal.
- A low-pressure area formed over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh, while Nainital is facing alerts due to current weather systems.
- A depression over Odisha is currently causing weather impacts in Jharkhand.
The entities involved
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Andhra Pradesh
state in South India, India
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India Meteorological Department
meteorological agency of the Government of India
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Chhattisgarh
state in central India
Related events
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is forecasting weather conditions across the state of Jharkhand.
- IMD issued multiple weather alerts, including yellow and orange warnings, for several states across India on October 20, 2026.
- IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh due to weather systems influenced by Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- IMD began providing Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting services, supported by the new Bharat Forecasting System developed by IITM.
- The IMD has issued heavy weather alerts and predicted rain for Puducherry, Karaikal, and the wider Tamil Nadu region.