Overview
- Cyclone Arnab, which crossed the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast on Wednesday October 28, moved inland and has begun to weaken while still producing very heavy localized rain and strong winds.
- Andhra Pradesh officials confirmed five cyclone-related deaths from electrocution and building collapse and reported widespread damage to roads, uprooted poles and standing crops over thousands of hectares.
- Odisha recorded heavy rain across 17 districts with Gajapati worst hit and evacuated 43,827 people to 634 relief camps while deploying 313 response teams including ODRAF and nine NDRF units.
- The India Meteorological Department has issued flash-flood warnings for 13 Andhra districts and the Central Water Commission warned of above-normal river levels for multiple east-flowing rivers and tributaries.
- Authorities have cancelled more than 50 trains along the east coast and state leaders have sought central assessment and aid as forecasts show heavy rain and flood risk persisting for several days.