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Cyclone Arnab Slams Andhra Pradesh, Kills Three, IMD Issues 150 kmph Gust Warning
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM
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Cyclone Arnab struck Andhra Pradesh, leaving three dead as the India Meteorological Department warned of gusts up to 150 km per hour and heavy rainfall.
The tropical cyclone named Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, causing three fatalities as it battered the coastal districts with intense winds and torrential rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert indicating wind gusts could reach 150 kilometres per hour, accompanied by heavy downpours across the affected region.
Local authorities have declared the state’s coastal belt the worst‑hit area, with emergency services on standby to assist those displaced by the storm. Rescue teams are monitoring low‑lying villages for flooding, and relief shelters have been set up to accommodate residents seeking safety.
The IMD cautions that the cyclone will continue to produce severe weather for the next 48 hours, urging the public to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow official advisories. Further updates will be provided as the system moves inland and weakens.
Local authorities have declared the state’s coastal belt the worst‑hit area, with emergency services on standby to assist those displaced by the storm. Rescue teams are monitoring low‑lying villages for flooding, and relief shelters have been set up to accommodate residents seeking safety.
The IMD cautions that the cyclone will continue to produce severe weather for the next 48 hours, urging the public to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow official advisories. Further updates will be provided as the system moves inland and weakens.