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Oct 26, 2026

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India's Andhra Pradesh, tens of thousands evacuated

Severe cyclone Arnab began making landfall near Narsapur in India's Andhra Pradesh state, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain. Authorities evacuated nearly 100,000 people from vulnerable coastal areas as the storm disrupted power and uprooted trees.

Oct 26, 2026·5 sources

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▪Rail operators cancelled at least 61 to 63 train services and rescheduled 15 others across coastal routes in response to Cyclone Arnab
▪Authorities in West Godavari district shifted approximately 3,000 residents from coastal villages including Chinna Lanka, PM Lanka, East Thallu, and Vemuladeevi to rehabilitation shelters
▪The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation cancelled 160 bus services in Visakhapatnam district and authorities imposed restrictions on night travel on October 27, 2026

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Natural disasters World affairs Humanitarian affairs Extreme weather impacts Displacement

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