According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' is moving towards coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha.
IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Odisha on October 27 and 28. On October 28, there may be very heavy rain at some places in Chhattisgarh.
According to IMD, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may experience thunderstorms and strong winds with a speed of 80-90 km per hour on October 27-28.
On October 27, wind speed of 50-60 km per hour with gusts reaching up to 70 km per hour is expected in Odisha.
On October 28, the wind speed here can reach 60-70 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour.
Chhattisgarh may experience thunderstorms with strong winds at a speed of 60-70 kilometers per hour on October 28. Their speed with gusts is expected to reach 80 kilometers per hour.
The IMD has also predicted widespread rainfall over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam during October 27-29. There may be rain at many places in Odisha during October 27-30.
The Meteorological Department has asked people to keep an eye on official weather updates and follow the safety advisories issued by the local administration.
IMD has also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and keep essential medicines, food items and drinking water ready.
According to IMD, the impact of 'Arnab' will not be limited to coastal areas only. In Telangana, on October 28, strong thunderstorm with wind speed of 50-60 km per hour can reach up to 70 km per hour with gusts.
Rain is expected at many places in East Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh during October 28-30. There may be very heavy rain in Chhattisgarh on October 28.
Changes in weather can also be seen in North India. IMD has predicted rain and thundershowers at some places in Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh between October 28 and November 1. There is also a possibility of hailstorm in these areas on 29-30 October.
According to IMD, there may be rain at many places in Eastern Uttar Pradesh on October 29-30 and very heavy rain is expected in some areas.
Eastern coastal states Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up precautionary measures ahead of Cyclone 'Arnab' hitting the coast on Wednesday.
Schools have been closed in both states, fishing in the sea has been banned and rescue teams have been kept on standby.
Officials aim to ensure no casualties and minimal damage to infrastructure.
According to South India's leading English newspaper The Hindu, there is an atmosphere of fear on the Kakinada coast of Andhra Pradesh.
The coastal area is preparing to face the extremely severe cyclonic storm Arnab on 28 October.
The Meteorological Department said that the deep depression formed in the east-central and south-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal has moved towards the west and has transformed into cyclonic storm 'Arnab'.
According to the department, it is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a very severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 28.
During this period, the maximum wind speed is likely to be 125–135 kilometers per hour and the speed of gusts is likely to reach 150 kilometers per hour.
According to the Meteorological Department, the extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' formed over the west-central Bay of Bengal has moved approximately in the west-northwest direction at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour during the last six hours.
Railways has canceled at least 61 trains due to cyclone 'Arnab'. Of these, 53 passenger trains will remain canceled on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) and Wednesday.
These trains connect Vijayawada to Machilipatnam, Gudivada, Narasapur, Bhimavaram, Rajahmundry, Kakinada Port, Guntur and Repalle.
This delta area is closest to the place where the cyclone is expected to hit the coast. The Visakhapatnam–Kirandul passenger train, which goes to Araku, and the Visakhapatnam–Koraput passenger train on the route from Visakhapatnam to the hilly areas will remain canceled till October 30 or 31.
Visakhapatnam–Kirandul Night Express has been canceled for a week from October 29 to November 4.
Air India issued a travel advisory on Tuesday, warning that flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada may be affected due to cyclone 'Arnab'.
In view of the possibility of inclement weather along the Andhra Pradesh coast, the airline has appealed to passengers to check the status of their flights and allow extra time to reach the airport.
The India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that cyclone 'Arnab' may cause heavy rain in parts of West Bengal from Wednesday (October 28, 2026) to Friday.
In West Bengal, there is a possibility of heavy rain in South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura and West Bardhaman on October 28 and 29. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be light to moderate rain in Kolkata in the next 48 hours.
There is a possibility of heavy rain in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri on 29 and 30 October.
Fishermen have been advised not to go into the sea till October 29. Winds can blow at a speed of 40–50 kilometers per hour along and off the coast of West Bengal, with gusts reaching up to 60 kilometers per hour.
Due to cyclone 'Arnab', there is a possibility of heavy rain for three days in some parts of Jharkhand from Wednesday. The state government has directed the district administration to remain alert.
IMD has issued a yellow alert regarding heavy rain in Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Seraikela-Kharsawan and East and West Singhbhum districts for the next 24 hours from 8.30 am on Wednesday.
There is a possibility of heavy rain in Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Khunti, Seraikela-Kharsawan and East Singhbhum during the next 24 hours from 8.30 am on October 29.
After this, there is a possibility of rain becoming more intense. Orange alert has been issued in Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega and West Singhbhum till 8.30 am on October 30.
