Deep depression intensifies into Cyclonic Storm Arnab
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Arnab, prompting the Odisha government to mobilize disaster response teams. Officials are preparing for a potential landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, with multiple ministers deployed to oversee safety measures.
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Deep depression intensifies into Cyclonic Storm Arnab left Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairs a high-level meeting on preparedness for Cyclone Arnab, in Bhubaneswar on October 25, 2026 ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/stgmgg/article71625566.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261025487L.jpg ANI Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (ANI): Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairs a high-level meeting on preparedness for Cyclone Arnab, in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. (ANI Photo) As per IMD bulletin, the cyclone is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over westcentral Bay of Bengal by midnight of October 26, 2026 The Odisha Government on Sunday (October 25, 2026) stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment, while Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi deputed eight Ministers to vulnerable districts as a very severe cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall along the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, officials said.
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