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Cyclone Arnab hits India’s coast as disaster teams assess damage

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupt communities after landfall in Andhra Pradesh.

By Ayal · October 28, 2026

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Cyclone Arnab crossed India’s eastern coast on October 28, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh. Officials described uprooted trees, damaged homes and crops, while emergency teams continued work across affected areas.

In a dated briefing reported by Reuters and PTI, the National Disaster Response Force said about 57,000 people had been moved to relief camps in Andhra Pradesh. Damage assessments and casualty reports were still developing. Residents should use current official weather and local emergency updates as conditions change inland.