IMD Cyclone Alert in India: Bay of Bengal Storm to Intensify By Oct 26, Heavy Rain In These States; Check Full Path, Landfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could develop into Cyclone Arnab by October 26, 2026, thus triggering heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The system is likely to turn towards the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts over the next two days. 

Cyclone Arnab Alert: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is slated to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26, thus causing the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to declare a rainfall alert for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. If the system turns into a cyclone as predicted, it will be named Arnab, according to the regional cyclone naming scheme.

Bay of Bengal System to Develop into a Cyclone 

The IMD stated that a low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on October 23. The system is likely to aggravate into a depression on October 24, succeeded by a deep depression on October 25.

By the morning of October 26, it could develop into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. The system is then predicted to shift west-northwestwards towards north Andhra Pradesh and nearby south Odisha coasts over the comming two days.

Heavy Rain Alert for States

According to the IMD's prediction, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha could see heavy to extremely heavy rainfall between October 27 and 29. The developing system may also cause thunderstorms, lightning, and powerful winds in adjacent coastal areas.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has cautioned about rainfall across numerous districts, including Vizianagaram, Manyam, Alluri, Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor and Tirupati. 

Odisha is also slated to see enhanced rainfall activity as the system nears the coast. Heavy showers could trigger waterlogging, localised flooding and disturbance to transport in low-lying areas.

Will Cyclone Arnab Make Landfall?

Although the system is likely to bolster, a cyclone landfall has not yet been confirmed. The IMD's prediction signals that the weather system could near the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coastline around October 27–28, but its exact trajectory and intensity could change.

The name Arnab will be used only if the system crosses the necessary level to becalled  a cyclonic storm.