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Cyclone Arnab Strikes Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam Faces Record Rainfall and 150 km/h Winds
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 08:34 AM
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Cyclone Arnab has battered Andhra Pradesh, with Visakhapatnam recording the heaviest rainfall and wind speeds reaching 150 km/h, causing widespread damage.
Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh, unleashing powerful winds and heavy rainfall across the state. The cyclone’s eye passed over Visakhapatnam, where meteorological stations reported wind speeds of up to 150 km/h and the heaviest rainfall of the season.
The intense winds toppled trees and damaged buildings, while the sudden deluge caused localized flooding in low‑lying areas of the city. Residents were urged to seek higher ground and authorities activated emergency response teams to clear debris and restore power.
Local officials reported that several coastal villages suffered significant property damage, and the National Disaster Response Force was deployed to assist with rescue and relief operations. The cyclone’s impact has prompted a review of coastal infrastructure and emergency preparedness plans for the region.
The intense winds toppled trees and damaged buildings, while the sudden deluge caused localized flooding in low‑lying areas of the city. Residents were urged to seek higher ground and authorities activated emergency response teams to clear debris and restore power.
Local officials reported that several coastal villages suffered significant property damage, and the National Disaster Response Force was deployed to assist with rescue and relief operations. The cyclone’s impact has prompted a review of coastal infrastructure and emergency preparedness plans for the region.