Weather Today, 28 October: It is the most crucial day today, as the massive Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The weather department has predicted October 28 as the date for the cyclone's landfall.
Several users on social media have uploaded dramatic videos of the incoming cyclone. The cyclone appears to be moving towards the land faster every minute. The pre-arrival conditions are marked by heavy rainfall and strong winds along the coastal areas.
Authorities have issued weather alerts for vulnerable districts and advised residents to follow safety instructions. The cyclone may also cause flight delays and travel disruptions in affected areas.
On the other hand, Noida residents can expect a relatively calm day. Although the morning began with a hint of cold weather and temperatures slightly lower than yesterday, the morning temperature is around 19°C. The mercury may climb to 30°C in the afternoon, making it wise to keep water handy if you plan to step outdoors. Skies could turn partly cloudy as the day progresses. At night, temperatures are expected to drop to 18°C, with mostly cloudy conditions and a slight chance of drizzle. While the cyclone makes headlines, Noida's weather is likely to remain largely dry.
Weather Prediction For Cyclone Arnab: Landfall Updates and Rain Alerts
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm. It is currently undergoing its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts.
According to the Indian MetreologicalDepartment (IMD), the cyclone is moving inland after travelling west-northwestward across the Bay of Bengal. The average speeds of 18–22 kmph on Tuesday. It has sustained winds of 125–135 kmph, with destructive gusts reaching up to 150 kmph.
A storm surge of 1.5–2.5 metres threatens to flood low-lying coastal areas. Authorities have issued alerts for vulnerable districts, warning residents about heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible travel disruptions. The name “Arnab” was proposed by Bangladesh.
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Cyclone Arnab: Timeline of Movement and Landfall
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Date and Time
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Key Development
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Tuesday, October 27
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Cyclone Arnab moved west-northwestward across the Bay of Bengal at speeds of 18–22 kmph.
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Early hours of Wednesday, October 28
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The cyclone accelerated overnight, and its outer bands began reaching the coast earlier than expected.
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1:10 AM IST, October 28
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The landfall process reportedly began along the Andhra Pradesh coast.
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Early morning, October 28
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The cyclone's centre was reported near 16.3°N latitude and 81.9°E longitude, close to Narsapur and Yanam.
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Following hours
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The core crossing process was expected to take approximately four hours to move inland completely.
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Cyclone Arnab: State-Wise List of Affected Areas
The IMD has placed multiple states and regions on weather alert due to heavy rainfall, strong winds and rain bands associated with Cyclone Arnab.
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State / UT
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Impact Severity
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Affected Districts and Areas
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Andhra Pradesh
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Direct Hit (Extreme)
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Bapatla, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, West Godavari, Konaseema, Narsapur and Machilipatnam. Expected impacts include winds of up to 150 kmph, storm surges and coastal flooding.
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Odisha
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Severe Impact
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Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Gopalpur. Risks include extremely heavy rainfall and flash floods.
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Puducherry (Yanam)
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Direct Hit (Extreme)
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Yanam, facing destructive winds and severe inundation.
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Chhattisgarh
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Moderate to High
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Southern parts of the state, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall possible through October 29.
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Telangana and Vidarbha
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Moderate Outlying Impact
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Localised heavy to very heavy rainfall and squally weather in affected interior regions.
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East Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar
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Minor to Moderate Warning
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Weather advisories for possible trailing rainstorms and thunderstorms between October 29 and 30.
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