Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra Coast, weakens; Odisha evacuates over 30,000 people

October 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra Coast, weakens; Odisha evacuates over 30,000 people

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast on Wednesday morning and weakened into a severe cyclonic storm, prompting heightened preparedness across southern Odisha, where more than 30,000 people have been evacuated to safety. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process was completed by Wednesday morning, with the system moving entirely over land. The cyclone crossed the coast between 2 am and 8 am, with maximum sustained wind speed...

Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Andhra Pradesh

October 27, 2026 11:52 AM

Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Andhra Pradesh

Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab could affect flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on October 27. The airline urged passengers to check their flight status on its official website and allow additional time to reach airports, cautioning that adverse weather could also disrupt road travel. In an advisory posted on X, Air India said weather conditions associated with the cyclone might affect...