Cyclone Arnab’s landfall process continued along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning, as the storm moved slowly near the coastline. Its outer bands had entered the land, but the centre had not crossed completely.Winds of 125 to 135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph were reported during the landfall. The process began around 1.30 am and was expected to end by 5.30 am, but continued beyond the scheduled time.Odisha To Face Strong Winds.Manorama Mohanty, director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, said Odisha would also feel the cyclone’s impact after it crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast and moved towards Chhattisgarh.“After crossing the coast, the will cyclone moved towards Chhattisgarh. Odisha will also felt its impact. Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Gajapati districts are likely to be affected. Wind speeds may reach 60 to 70 kmph, with gusts of up to 80 kmph,” she said.Heavy Rain In Andhra Pradesh.Amalapuram and nearby areas of Andhra Pradesh were experiencing heavy rain and strong winds on the time of reporting. The sea remained rough, with high waves along the coast.The cyclone’s movement and changes in wind speed and rainfall after its centre crosses the coast will be important in assessing its further impact..
October 28, 2026
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