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Cyclone Arnab Threatens Odisha, Andhra Pradesh Coasts
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 05:04 AM
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Severe Cyclone Arnab is approaching the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, prompting authorities to issue alerts and prepare for potential impact.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in the coming days. Authorities in both states have begun taking precautionary measures, including evacuating people from low-lying areas and strengthening coastal defenses. Schools and colleges have been closed in several districts, and essential services are on high alert. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, urging residents to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines.