Cyclone Arnab to cross Andhra coast by October 28; rains continue in Tamil Nadu | LIVE

Home News India Odisha stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment, while Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi deputed eight ministers to vulnerable districts Updated - October 26, 2026 07:21 am IST Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairs a high-level meeting on preparedness for Cyclone Arnab, in Bhubaneswar on Sunday (October 25, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert ahead of a severe cyclonic storm which is expected to make landfall on the morning of October 28, with winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph. The IMD, in its latest bulletin, said a depression over the Bay of Bengal had moved southwestwards during the past six hours and intensified into a deep depression.The system is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a very severe cyclonic storm, with maximum wind speeds of 115-125 kmph. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday (October 26) directed officials to maintain round-the-clock vigilance and ensure comprehensive preparedness to minimise the impact of Cyclone Arnab and prevent loss of life.Meanwhile, Rains continued to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu with the northeast monsoon keeping on with its active pace and the IMD said more showers are likely in the state till October 27.Follow LIVE updates hereOctober 26, 2026 07:15 Odisha steps up cyclone preparedness, deploys 8 ministers to vulnerable districtsThe Odisha Government on Sunday (October 25) stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment, while Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi deputed eight ministers to vulnerable districts.Mr. Majhi said although the system was forecast to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, the Odisha government would take no chances and remain fully prepared to deal with any eventuality.He directed officials to prioritise public safety, evacuation and emergency response, reiterating the State’s zero-casualty objective.-PTIOctober 26, 2026 07:13 Depression over Bay of Bengal set to become ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, cross A.P. coast by October 28The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert ahead of a severe cyclonic storm which is expected to make landfall on the morning of October 28, with winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph.According to a bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department on Sunday (October 25, 2026) evening, “the depression over eastcentral and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal moved southwestwards with speed of 5 kmph during past six hours, [and] intensified into a deep depression. It lay centered in the Bay, about 420 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman Islands, and 870 km east-southeast of Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.Here’s the full storyDepression over Bay of Bengal set to become ‘very severe cyclonic storm’, cross A.P. coast by October 28Cyclone expected to intensify into a very severe storm and cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 28, prompting evacuations and disaster preparations.October 26, 2026 07:12 Many places in T.N., Puducherry likely to receive moderate rain on October 26The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Pudukottai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts on Monday. Heavy rain is likely to occur over isolated places in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts. The remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are likely to witness moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning at many places. Several areas are likely to witness gusty winds during the thunderstorms, at speeds reaching 40 kmph to 50 kmph.Read the full story hereMany places in T.N., Puducherry likely to receive moderate rain on October 26Forecasts predict moderate to heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with looming cyclonic storm impacts through Oct 28. Published - October 26, 2026 07:11 am IST