IMD reports Cyclone Arnab crossed Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts
An October 28 marine bulletin reports completed landfall and forecasts further weakening as Arnab moves inland.
What the record says
India’s meteorological department says Arnab crossed the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam during 2–8 a.m. Indian Standard Time on October 28, with sustained winds of 125–135 km/h.
The bulletin issued at 09:00 UTC says landfall was complete by 8 a.m. IST. Its 03:00 UTC assessment classified Arnab as a severe cyclonic storm, with further weakening forecast as it moved north-northwest.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
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Limits and what is not established
This summarizes a timed bulletin, not live conditions; it establishes no casualty or damage totals.
Sources checked October 28, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
India Meteorological Department via WMO-IMO WWMIWS: original information