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Cyclonic Storm Arnab Makes Landfall Near Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM
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Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab has made landfall close to Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the coastal region.
On Thursday evening, Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab made landfall near the town of Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district.
The system had sustained winds of about 120 km/h and was expected to bring rainfall up to 200 mm across the coastal belt.
Local authorities issued a cyclone alert, and residents were advised to seek shelter in cyclone shelters. Preliminary reports indicate flooding in low-lying areas and damage to crops.
The Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has mobilised the National Disaster Response Force and local police to monitor the situation and provide assistance.
While the storm hit Narsapur, the city of Visakhapatnam reported heavy rainfall and wind gusts, prompting the city to activate emergency protocols.
The system had sustained winds of about 120 km/h and was expected to bring rainfall up to 200 mm across the coastal belt.
Local authorities issued a cyclone alert, and residents were advised to seek shelter in cyclone shelters. Preliminary reports indicate flooding in low-lying areas and damage to crops.
The Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has mobilised the National Disaster Response Force and local police to monitor the situation and provide assistance.
While the storm hit Narsapur, the city of Visakhapatnam reported heavy rainfall and wind gusts, prompting the city to activate emergency protocols.