Cyclone Arnab recovery: Reuters reports six official deaths and power disruption
Reuters’ 29 October report cited an Andhra Pradesh official for six deaths and described power restoration after Cyclone Arnab; earlier reports gave different totals.
Reuters reported on 29 October 2026 that an Andhra Pradesh government official put the official death toll from Cyclone Arnab at six, while power supply remained disrupted in some coastal areas; earlier reports had cited different totals.
The later reported toll and its date
Reuters’ report dated 29 October said at least six people had been killed and cited an Andhra Pradesh state government official for the official toll. It also described damage to electricity infrastructure and said power had been restored in most districts, with Konaseema and West Godavari still affected at the time.
The New Indian Express report on 28 October had reported five deaths. The change is a reason to keep the date and source beside every number; this article uses Reuters’ later account and does not treat earlier figures as final.
Recovery and local verification
Reuters said Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh early on 28 October after being classified by the IMD as a very severe cyclonic storm. The report described damaged power poles and disrupted services; The New Indian Express separately reported heavy rain and relief deployment across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Residents should use district administration, state disaster-management and IMD bulletins for current safety instructions. Do not forward old cyclone clips as live footage: an upload date does not prove when or where a video was recorded.
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Frequently asked questions
What toll did Reuters report on 29 October?
Reuters cited an Andhra Pradesh government official for an official toll of six.
Why did earlier reports show a different number?
They were published at different times while authorities updated assessments; retain the date and attribution beside each figure.