Cyclone Arnab Rain Threatens Andhra Coast as Winds Hit 140 kmph

Cyclone Arnab rain is expected to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast later this week, with the India Meteorological Department warning of winds that may reach 140 kmph. Heavy rain is forecast for ten states, stretching from the east coast to the interior, as the system intensifies into a very severe cyclonic storm.

Forecast and intensity of Cyclone Arnab rain

The IMD classifies the system as a very severe cyclonic storm, a category associated with high sustained wind speeds. Current satellite images show the cyclone strengthening as it moves west‑northwest toward the Andhra coast, with gusts expected to reach up to 140 kmph, capable of uprooting trees and damaging structures.

States under rain warning

While the eye of the storm is expected to strike Andhra Pradesh, the outer bands will bring heavy rain to a broader region. Ten states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, have been placed under varying levels of alert. The rainfall is likely to be most intense along the eastern coastline, where the storm will make landfall.

Preparedness in Andhra Pradesh

State officials have ordered the evacuation of vulnerable coastal villages and have set up temporary shelters in schools and community halls. The disaster management authority is coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force to pre‑position relief supplies. Power utilities are reinforcing transmission lines, and the fisheries department has advised fishermen to keep vessels secured.

Odisha mobilises response teams

Odisha’s disaster management department has deployed more than 300 response teams across the state. These teams include medical units, engineering squads for road clearing, and rapid‑action forces to assist with evacuations. The state government has also announced additional funds for emergency operations and has urged residents to stock essential supplies.

Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rain

Although Tamil Nadu lies outside the projected landfall zone, the state’s meteorological office has issued a heavy‑rain warning for its northern districts. Local authorities are clearing drainage channels and reminding citizens to avoid low‑lying areas during the expected downpours.

Potential impacts and safety advice

Strong winds of 140 kmph can damage roofs, snap power lines and bring down trees. Flooding from intense rain may affect low‑lying agricultural fields and disrupt transport networks. Residents are advised to stay indoors, keep emergency kits ready, and follow instructions from local officials. Those in coastal zones should move to higher ground immediately if evacuation orders are issued.

“We are closely monitoring Cyclone Arnab rain and have activated all emergency protocols,” said a senior official of the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority.

As the storm approaches, authorities will continue to update advisories every six hours. Residents should keep mobile phones charged, monitor official bulletins, and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. The next update is expected by early morning tomorrow, giving a clearer picture of the storm’s exact trajectory.