A strong cyclone named Arunabha is moving across the Bay of Bengal and is projected to strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.
Cyclone Arunabha is expected to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting authorities to advise residents and fishermen to stay alert and take precautions. Wind speeds are forecast at 115‑125 km/h with gusts up to 140 km/h.
[Impending Cyclone over Central Bay of Bengal] Sub: Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Eastcentral and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal The yesterday’s Low Pressure Area over Eastcentral and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal became Well Marked Low Pressure Area and lay over the same region at 0530 hours IST of today, the 24th October, 2026. It is most likely to persist over the same region and intensify into a depression today, the 24th October, 2026. Thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a deep depression on 25th October & into a cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by 26th October morning. Moving west-northwestwards, it would continue to intensify further and reach over Westcentral Bay of Bengal near Andhra Pradesh coast around morning of 28th October, 2026.
Both the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha governments have stepped into action. While the Andhra Pradesh government has issued a neutral stance, urging residents to stay alert, the Odisha government has also adopted a neutral tone but has emphasized the need for zero casualties. In a statement, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, "We have assigned specific responsibilities to each department, ensuring they are fully prepared in advance. The state government is completely ready to handle this situation. As always, our primary objective remains the same: Zero casualties."
The Indian Meteorological Department advises residents to follow official advisories and take the precautions recommended by state authorities.
Authorities have urged fishermen to remain alert as the cyclone approaches, noting the forecasted wind speeds of up to 125 km/h and the possibility of heavy rainfall.
As an additional disaster preparedness tool to support ground-level action ahead of cyclones, India meteorological department (IMD) has launched an interactive WebGIS-based platform that will serve as a decision support system (DSS), bringing critical cyclone warnings and marine weather information together in one place. More details🔗 https://t.co/dPZmAwlnAg Catch every update on the TOI App 👉 https://t.co/ogFaRsUKyn #IMD #CycloneWarning #DisasterManagement #WeatherUpdate #CyclonePreparedness #WebGIS
The Indian Meteorological Department advises residents to follow official advisories and take the precautions recommended by state authorities.
Cyclone Arunabha is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, affecting both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh with heavy rainfall and strong winds. State governments, the Indian Meteorological Department, and local agencies are coordinating preparations.
A cyclone is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal soon, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating that a low-pressure area will intensify into a storm. Coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from October 27 to 29. Read Here: https://t.co/OfQ8BDCTNp #IMD #CycloneArnab #DNA