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Cyclone Arnab Strikes East Coast, Delayed Landfall Causes Widespread Damage
✍️ DW.com
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 04:18 PM
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Cyclone Arnab made landfall along India’s eastern coastline after a prolonged approach, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall that left several districts flooded and infrastructure damaged.
Cyclone Arnab, a powerful low‑pressure system, finally made landfall along India’s eastern coast after a drawn‑out approach that kept it moving slowly over the Bay of Bengal. The storm brought sustained winds of up to 70 km/h and heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding in coastal districts.
Local authorities had issued warnings days before the cyclone’s arrival, and many residents were advised to evacuate. Despite these precautions, the sudden surge in water levels overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to significant property damage and displacement of thousands of people.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Arnab’s trajectory had shifted slightly to the north, affecting a broader area than initially forecasted. Emergency services are currently assessing damage and coordinating relief efforts, while the government has pledged financial assistance to affected families.
Meteorologists note that the cyclone’s slow movement contributed to the prolonged rainfall, exacerbating the flooding. The IMD urges residents in low‑lying areas to remain alert for further advisories as the storm continues to move inland.
Local authorities had issued warnings days before the cyclone’s arrival, and many residents were advised to evacuate. Despite these precautions, the sudden surge in water levels overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to significant property damage and displacement of thousands of people.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Arnab’s trajectory had shifted slightly to the north, affecting a broader area than initially forecasted. Emergency services are currently assessing damage and coordinating relief efforts, while the government has pledged financial assistance to affected families.
Meteorologists note that the cyclone’s slow movement contributed to the prolonged rainfall, exacerbating the flooding. The IMD urges residents in low‑lying areas to remain alert for further advisories as the storm continues to move inland.