Cyclone Arnab weakened into a deep depression by 11:30 pm on 28 October 2026, after making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast earlier that morning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the storm crossed the coast between 2 am and 8 am IST, bringing winds of 125–135 km/h and gusts of up to 150 km/h.
Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR is under a separate yellow weather alert for rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on Thursday, 29 October.
Key Highlights
- Cyclone Arnab weakened after making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast.
- Winds reached 125–135 km/h, with gusts of up to 150 km/h at landfall.
- More than 1.8 lakh people were evacuated across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, according to reports.
- Authorities are assessing crop and infrastructure damage.
- Delhi-NCR faces a separate yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms on 29 October.
Cyclone Arnab Landfall: What Happened?
The IMD initially forecast that Cyclone Arnab would cross the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast during the forenoon of 28 October. As the storm moved faster towards the coast, the forecast was revised to the early hours of Wednesday.
The cyclone subsequently crossed the coast between approximately 2 am and 8 am on 28 October, near Narsapur and southwest of Yanam. At landfall, reports citing the IMD recorded sustained wind speeds of 125–135 km/h, with gusts reaching 150 km/h.
After crossing the coast, Arnab weakened from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm. The IMD’s bulletin for 11:30 pm on 28 October confirmed that it had further weakened into a deep depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining areas.
The system was expected to weaken further on 29 October as it continued moving inland. However, heavy rainfall and related disruptions remained possible even after landfall.
Heavy Rainfall and Damage Across Eastern India
Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected several districts in Andhra Pradesh, damaging roads, uprooting trees, disrupting electricity supplies, and damaging standing crops.
More than 1.8 lakh people were evacuated across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ahead of the cyclone, according to news reports. Authorities deployed disaster-response teams, arranged shelters and began assessing crop and infrastructure damage.
Delhi-NCR Weather Today: IMD Issues Yellow Alert
While eastern India deals with the cyclone’s aftermath, Delhi-NCR is preparing for unsettled weather. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Thursday, 29 October, forecasting rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across parts of the region.
According to The Times of India, wind speeds in Delhi could reach 40–50 km/h during the morning, with speeds of 30–40 km/h expected during the rest of the day. The forecast indicates a maximum temperature of around 27°C and a minimum of 17°C.
Isolated hailstorms are also possible in parts of Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh on 29 and 30 October. Residents should follow official weather advisories and check local conditions before travelling.
Current reports indicate that rain has already affected Delhi-NCR. Consider updating the section to reflect the latest conditions.
IMD Weather Forecast: States Under Heavy Rain Alert
The IMD has also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of eastern and central India on 29 October. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, east Madhya Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha are among the areas facing a heightened risk of heavy rainfall.
As Cyclone Arnab weakens and rainfall continues across eastern, central, and northern India, residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated via official IMD advisories and prepare for potential disruptions to travel, power, and daily activities.
