Cyclone ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast

A very severe cyclonic storm named 'Arnab' is moving toward the Andhra Pradesh coast, with landfall expected between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Authorities have mobilized thousands of personnel for restoration work as heavy rainfall and high winds are anticipated.
Why it matters
Severe weather events in this region pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety, requiring large-scale disaster preparedness.
Cyclone ‘Arnab’ hurtling towards Andhra Pradesh coast left Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL) has kept 4,056 personnel ready for restoration work as Cyclone Arnab approaches. File Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/9o98o8/article71629616.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Cyclone-Arnab_-G98GNBT0H.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator APEPDCL has kept 4,056 personnel ready for restoration work as Cyclone Arnab approaches. File photo Special Arrangement Several southern Odisha districts started receiving rain as ‘Arnab’ hurtled towards the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 27 2026 BHUBANESWAR Several southern Odisha districts started receiving rain as very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” hurtled towards Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) morning.
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