Cyclone Arnab near Andhra coast: IMD says landfall process is continuing
The IMD's 08:24 IST bulletin on 28 October placed very severe Cyclone Arnab near Narsapur and said the landfall process was continuing; the bulletin's timestamp matters.
At 08:24 IST on 28 October, the India Meteorological Department said very severe Cyclone Arnab was close to the Andhra Pradesh coast and that its landfall process was continuing. That is the latest verified status used here, not a claim that the process has since finished.
What the latest official bulletin says
The IMD's Sea Area Bulletin, issued at 08:24 IST on 28 October, placed the storm near 16.4°N, 82.0°E, about 30 km east of Narsapur, 45 km south-southwest of Yanam and 70 km south-southwest of Kakinada. It forecast a crossing between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to the south of Yanam, with sustained winds of 115–125 km/h and gusts up to 140 km/h during the next two hours. The same bulletin said the landfall process was continuing as the storm interacted with land. These figures are tied to that bulletin's issue time.
What residents should do
People in coastal and low-lying areas should follow district administration instructions, use designated shelters when directed, avoid beaches and river mouths, and stay away from fallen power lines. Fishing and small-boat advisories should be treated as safety orders. Do not go to the shore to watch a cyclone or rely on a viral video for the storm's position.
How to track changes safely
The IMD bulletin is the primary source for position, wind and forecast timing. NDMA's Sachet portal provides authorised disaster alerts and preparedness guidance. Forecasts can change as new observations arrive, so check the issue time on each bulletin. A forecast, a landfall process and a later confirmation are different statements; this report does not infer impacts or casualty figures that the cited bulletin does not establish.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Cyclone Arnab's landfall definitely finished?
Not according to the IMD bulletin used here. At 08:24 IST on 28 October it said the landfall process was continuing. Check the newest bulletin for a later confirmation.
Where should people check official safety updates?
Use IMD cyclone bulletins, NDMA's Sachet alert portal and instructions from the relevant district administration.