Heavy rains lash Andhra Pradesh, Odisha as cyclone Arnab landfall continues

Mangalore Today News Network

Andhra Pradesh, Oct 28, 2026: Cyclone Arnab’s landfall process began Wednesday, with the storm’s centre remaining close to the coastline, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

According to the IMD’s latest bulletin issued at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, October 28, the cyclone is “practically stationary", and landfall is expected to continue for the next two hours.

The cyclone was located over the west-central Bay of Bengal, close to the Andhra Pradesh coast. It was positioned around 30 km east of Narsapur, 45 km south-southwest of Yanam, 70 km south-southwest of Kakinada and 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam.

Heavy Rains, Strong Winds In Andhra 

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed parts of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and Wednesday, i.e., October 27 and 28.

Another video showed rough sea conditions at Ennore in North Chennai, where seawater inundated roads, disrupting traffic and forcing commuters to struggle through waterlogged stretches amid strong waves and gusty winds.

A third video, accessed by CNN-News18, showed rough sea conditions in Visakhapatnam, with several people seen capturing the view on their mobile phones and taking selfies with their loved ones.

Trees Uprooted In Several Places 

Several areas across Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Konaseema districts reported downpour under the influence of the cyclone. Collectors of Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Konaseema and West Godavari reported heavy rainfall and strong winds in their respective districts, with trees uprooted and power lines snapped at several locations, reported PTI. 

Amid the inclement weather, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and Akasa Air announced multiple flight cancellations, urging passengers to check their respective flight status before heading to airports.