Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Cyclone wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts

Home News India Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the very severe cyclonic storm Arnab has inflicted a loss of at least ₹4,600 crore Updated - October 30, 2026 07:34 am IST A drone view of the inundated area of Berhampur in the wake of the Cyclone Arnab, in Ganjam, Odisha, on Thursday (October 29, 2026). | Photo Credit: PTI The Odisha Government on Thursday (October 29, 2026) deployed over 300 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in flood-hit Ganjam and eight other districts, as cyclone ‘Arnab’ left a trail of destruction in several parts of the state, officials said.Andhra Pradesh has suffered an estimated loss of ₹4,600 crore due to Cyclone Arnab as per the preliminary assessment, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said. Mr. Naidu made an aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas in the Krishna and Godavari regions.Meanwhile, rail services on the Howrah-Chennai route were disrupted after the swollen Bahuda river crossed the danger mark at two railway bridges in Odisha’s Ganjam district following heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, officials said. As many as 36 trains were cancelled, 30 diverted and eight regulated or rescheduled as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety.Follow LIVE updates hereOctober 30, 2026 07:34 36 trains cancelled, 30 diverted as Cyclone Arnab disrupts services on Howrah–Chennai routeRail services on the Howrah-Chennai route were disrupted on Thursday (October 29) after the swollen Bahuda river crossed the danger mark at two railway bridges in Odisha’s Ganjam district following heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, officials said.As many as 36 trains were cancelled, 30 diverted and eight regulated or rescheduled as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety.The East Coast Railway (ECoR) cancelled 24 trains and diverted 22, while the South Coast Railway (SCoR) cancelled 12 trains and diverted eight others.Eight more trains were regulated or rescheduled, according to officials.-PTIOctober 30, 2026 07:16 GVMC clears 902 uprooted trees, restores roads, water supplyAs many as 1,192 trees were uprooted across 10 zones under the GVMC due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab in the city. Of these, cutting and removal of branches had been completed for 1,057 trees, while the same works for the remaining 135 trees was still pending, according to GVMC personnel as of 6 p.m. on Thursday. So far, 902 trees had been completely lifted and cleared, while another 290 trees were yet to be removed.GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg stated that removal operations were being expedited, with the target of completing the clearance of fallen trees from roads by Friday. He further stated that relief and restoration operations were being carried out round-the-clock using 45 earthmovers, tipper vehicles, and additional sanitation workers. He instructed officials to remove the remaining branches, leaves, and other debris after clearing the trees and ensure that the surrounding areas were kept clean.Here’s the full storyCyclone Arnab: GVMC clears 902 uprooted trees, restores roads, water supplyGVMC clears 902 uprooted trees, restores roads and 70% water supply after Cyclone Arnab, with ongoing relief and road-patching efforts.October 30, 2026 07:04 Govts must ensure swift relief, rehabilitation: Rahul on destruction caused by Cyclone ArnabCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (October 29) expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha, and urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family.In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi said, “Deeply concerned by the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha.”October 30, 2026 07:00 Cyclone ‘Arnab’ wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districtsThe Odisha Government on Thursday (October 29) deployed over 300 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in flood-hit Ganjam and eight other districts, as cyclone ‘Arnab’ left a trail of destruction in several parts of the state, officials said.As many as 59,028 people, including 11,882 from Ganjam, have been evacuated to safety after their houses were inundated with floodwater, they said.State Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said 313 teams comprising nine from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 60 from the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and 244 from the Fire Services Department, were engaged in the rescue operations.The evacuated people include 3,001 pregnant women, he said.-PTIOctober 30, 2026 06:58 Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 croreAndhra Pradesh has suffered an estimated loss of ₹4,600 crore due to Cyclone Arnab as per the preliminary assessment, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday (October 29).Mr. Naidu made an aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas in the Krishna and Godavari regions. He inspected the areas on the way to Cheyyeru village in Katrenikona mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. After interacting with flood victims at Gacchakayala Pora village of Mummidivaram mandal, Mr. Naidu told the media that the cyclone preparedness helped check the loss of lives as the casualty was seven.Read the full story hereCyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore AP estimates ₹4,600 crore cyclone loss; central team to assess damage as AP plans power restoration, compensation, and relief measures. Published - October 30, 2026 06:57 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products