October 26, 2026 11:52 AM

Andhra: Deep depression intensifies into Cyclone Arnab, likely to turn very severe by Oct 27

The IMD on Monday said a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Arnab and is likely to strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27 before crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast the following morning. The cyclone lay centred over the eastcentral and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal at 5.30 am on Monday, moving westwards at 15 kmph during the preceding six hours, according to the IMD's National Bulletin No. 8. “The deep depression over the Bay of Benga...