October 27, 2026 10:01 AM

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Cyclone Arnab intensified into severe cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal; Likely to strengthen further into very severe cyclonic storm

Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, and it is likely to further strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm by this evening. The cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, with landfall expected tomorrow morning.
 
Odisha is bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, particularly in its southern districts, as the storm approaches the eastern coastline. The State Government has intensified preparedness, while several train services have been cancelled or curtailed as a precaution. More from our Correspondent: