Cyclone Arnab to weaken into depression on October 29, says IMD | LIVE updates

Cyclonic storm Arnab has weakened into a deep depression and is “very likely” to further weaken into a depression on Thursday (October 29, 2026) morning and then into a well marked low pressure area in the evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest weather bulletin on the day. Editorial | Hunker down: On Cyclone Arnab, its landfallAt least 17 districts of southern Odisha have been affected by heavy rainfall triggered by cyclonic storm Arnab, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. The cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast earlier in the day on Wednesday (October 28, 2026). It is expected to bring heavy rainfall until the morning of Thursday (October 29, 2026) before weakening, Mr. Majhi said.Meanwhile, in Andhra Pradesh, five people died, prompting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to announce a relief and compensation package for affected families, farmers, fishermen and businesses.Also Read | Telangana offers A.P. help in restoring power supply after Cyclone ArnabMr. Naidu also spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought the Centre’s assistance in dealing with the extensive damage to crops, houses, roads and power infrastructure in several coastal districts.In other States, rainfall activity is likely to ease considerably across Keralam and daytime temperatures are expected to rise noticeably. In Telangana, isolated places in 12 districts are likely to receive thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds on Thursday (October 29, 2026). Follow LIVE updatesOctober 29, 2026 07:14 Cyclone Arnab live coverage on Wednesday (October 28, 2026)Cyclone ‘Arnab’ highlights | Five killed in Andhra; Telangana extends support to Andhra for restoration worksFollow The Hindu Live as the landfall process of the 'very severe' cyclonic storm Arnab continues along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Published - October 29, 2026 07:05 am IST