Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Cyclone Arnab Approaches Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Coast
Cyclone Arnab is a large storm forming over the Bay of Bengal.
It is moving toward the eastern coast of India.
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are preparing for heavy rain and strong winds.
The storm may reach the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
The expected time is between the evening of September 23 and the morning of September 24.
Heavy rain could cause flooding in parts of Odisha.
Northern coastal Andhra Pradesh may also receive severe weather.
Kolkata has cloudy weather and may get showers from September 24 to 26.
Forecasters are watching the storm and its effects closely.
Cyclone Arnab formed over the Bay of Bengal and is moving toward India’s eastern coast.
The system is expected to approach between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur late on September 23.
The forecast crossing window is from 5 p.m. September 23 to 5 a.m. September 24.
Odisha is preparing for heavy rain and possible flooding across several districts.
Northern coastal Andhra Pradesh is also preparing for heavy rain and strong winds, while Kolkata expects showers from September 24 to 26.
- Who
- Cyclone Arnab, with Odisha and Andhra Pradesh preparing for its effects.
- What
- A cyclone is approaching India’s eastern coast, bringing forecasts of heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding.
- When
- The expected coastal crossing window is from 5 p.m. September 23 to 5 a.m. September 24; Kolkata showers are expected from September 24 to 26.
- Where
- The cyclone is expected to approach the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur; Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Kolkata may be affected.
- Why
- The depression is moving toward the coast, prompting preparations for heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding.
- Storm name
- Cyclone Arnab
- Formation area
- Bay of Bengal
- Expected coastal area
- Between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur
- Forecast crossing window
- 5 p.m. September 23 to 5 a.m. September 24
- Main risks
- Heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding
- Most affected preparations
- Odisha and northern coastal Andhra Pradesh
- Kolkata forecast
- Showers expected on September 24, 25 and 26