Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on October 28, 2026, bringing strong winds and the threat of extremely heavy rainfall across several parts of India. The storm crossed the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam during the early morning
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Cyclone Arnab: NDRF clears uprooted trees, debris in Yanam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that very severe cyclonic storm Arnab was approaching the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. The storm was moving over land, with wind speeds of 115125 kmph and gusts reaching up to 140 kmph.
Arnab crosses Andhra coast, weakens into severe cyclonic storm
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur on Wednesday, said the State Disaster Management Authority. The cyclone crossed the coast between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m., southwest of Yanam, near Narsapur. Even though the cyclone has made landfall, the public must remain alert, said Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). Heavy rainfall is forecast for several districts on Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts to the Southwest of Yanam, about 20 km East-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km Southwestof Yanam and 60 km Southwest of Kakinada, during 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. The latest observations indicate that the landfall process has been completed with the central region moving completely into land, the IMD said. Earlier, the cyclone continued to move further northwestwards and centered at 8.30 a.m. over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 20 km east-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km southwest of Yanam (Puducherry), 60 km southwest of Kakinada, 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam, 120 km east of Gannavaram and 120 km southwest of Tuni. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a Cyclonic Storm during next 06 hours and further into a Deep Depression during subsequent 06 hours, the IMD had said. The cyclone triggered heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds in the coastal districts. Low-lying areas were inundated while trees and electricity poles were uprooted at many places. Officials said no loss of life was reported. However, the cyclone damaged the crops and civic infrastructure. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely in Anakapalli, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Red alert has been issued for these districts. The Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rains in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Eluru, Krishna and NTR districts. Heavy rains are likely in Guntur, Bapatla and SPSR Nellore districts. Authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in 15 high-alert districts.
Ministry of Civil Aviation reviews Cyclone 'Arnab' situation, operational readiness
Cyclonic Storm Arnab is expected to intensify as it approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has organized a meeting to ensure aviation safety during this period. Flights to and from coastal regions, including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry, are facing significant disruptions. Airlines have been advised to assist passengers and adhere to operational guidelines amid adverse weather.
Cyclone 'Arnab': IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in 9 Jharkhand districts
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 28 (IANS) Weather conditions have changed across Jharkhand under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab', which originated in the Bay of Bengal. Several parts of the state, including the capital Ranchi, have been witnessing rainfall since Wednesday morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a heavy rainfall warning for nine districts. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Bokaro, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and East and West Singhbhum districts. The impact of the cyclone is also expected to bring down temperatures across Jharkhand by around three to four degrees Celsius. In view of the prevailing weather conditions and the possibility of further deterioration, authorities have ordered the suspension of classes from kindergarten (KG) to Class 12 in Ranchi and Lohardaga districts on October 28 and 29 as a precautionary measure. In Ranchi, intermittent showers have continued since Wednesday morning, while the sky remains overcast. Rainfall accompanied by strong winds has brought a noticeable change in the weather, with temperatures dropping across the city. Similar conditions have been reported from several other parts of Jharkhand, including Hazaribagh, Koderma, Chaibasa, Deoghar, Giridih and Bokaro, where cloudy skies and rainfall have affected normal weather conditions. Meteorological Department scientist Abhishek Anand explained that Jharkhand's geographical location means the Singhbhum region is likely to experience the cyclone's effects first. Thereafter, rainfall and strong winds may spread to other parts of the state, depending on the storm's movement and intensity. The Meteorological Department has urged residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where heavy rainfall is expected. Cyclone 'Arnab' reached the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday morning. According to the department's forecast, the cyclone was expected to cross the coast south of Yanam, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. During the landfall period, sustained wind speeds were projected to reach 125135 kmph, while gusts could touch 150 kmph. Amid the changing weather conditions, Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri convened a meeting with officials from the departments concerned and issued directions to ensure preparedness and a prompt response to any weather-related emergencies. As part of the precautionary arrangements, the electricity department's control room and the Ranchi Municipal Corporation's rapid response team have been placed on alert. The teams have been instructed to respond immediately to incidents such as power supply disruptions and waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall or strong winds. The Railways has also initiated precautionary measures in anticipation of the cyclone's impact. According to information released by the Railways, the operations of at least half a dozen trains either originating from Jharkhand or passing through the state have been cancelled in view of the prevailing conditions. The administration has appealed to residents to take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and periods of strong winds. Commuters have also been urged to exercise caution while travelling on roads affected by waterlogging and to remain alert to changing conditions. The public has been asked to follow weather warnings issued by the Meteorological Department and comply with instructions from the local administration to minimise the risk of accidents and other emergencies. Farmers, meanwhile, have been advised to shift harvested crops and other agricultural produce to safe locations to protect them from rain and strong winds.
Cyclone Arnab practically stationary near Andhra Pradesh coast, says IMD
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 28 (IANS) The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal off Andhra Pradesh coast has remained practically stationary during the past three hours, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) in a bulletin on Wednesday morning. Cyclone Arnab lay centered at 0530 hours IST over the same region, about 30 km east of Narsapur, 45 km south-southwest of Yanam, 70 km south-southwest of Kakinada, 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), and 170 km east-northeast of Bapatla, the IMD said. It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to the south of Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph during the next two hours, reads the bulletin. Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is continuing to interact with the land surface, and the wall cloud region of northern sector has further entered into the land. Centre of severe cyclonic storm is very close to the coast line and the landfall process will continue during next 2 hours, it added. According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) the process of crossing the coast is currently underway. ASDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said the cyclone was centered just 20 km from Narsapur. The cyclone's centre is over the Yanam coast. It is expected to complete the landfall within the next hour. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted a teleconference with around 32,000 personnel, ranging from District Collectors to field-level staff, to review the impact of Cyclone Arnab and the relief and restoration measures being undertaken across the state. The Chief Minister also held a special review with senior officials, enquired about crop damage and directed officials to prepare preliminary estimates. The CM instructed the authorities to brief the Centre on the measures being taken by the state government to address the cyclone's impact. Appreciating officials and field-level personnel for working throughout the night to minimise public inconvenience, the Chief Minister urged them to continue their efforts with the same commitment until the cyclone's impact subsides and normal conditions are restored. According to the information received so far, no loss of life had been reported. The advance precautions taken by the administration helped prevent loss of life, said an official release.
Cyclone Arnab is currently affecting weather conditions across eastern and southern India, especially in Andhra Pradesh. Coastal areas, including Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, are experiencing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for isolated areas likely to face extremely heavy downpours. Road transport and other activities may face disruptions due to severe conditions.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Telugu star Nani celebrated 14 years with his wife, Anjana Yelavarthy, and has tagged their journey as a blockbuster family love story. Nani took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images with his wife, Anjana, and shared a heartfelt message for her. 14 years for this Blockbuster Family Entertainer/ Love story. @anjuyelavarthy, Nani wrote in the caption section. Nani, after a five-year relationship, married software engineer Anjana Yelavarthy on 27 October 2012, in Visakhapatnam. Their son Arjun was born in 2017. Nanis latest is The Paradise.The film is backed by SLV Cinemas. The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs and the teaser has only added to the excitement. It is expected to release in eight languages namely Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. Nani is one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actors. He made his debut in 2008 starring in the romantic comedy Ashta Chamma, a success at the box office, and attained his breakthrough with Ala Modalaindi in 2011. He went on to star in commercially successful films such as Pilla Zamindar, Eega and Yevade Subramanyam, further establishing his career. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu in 2012. Nani established himself with success through films like Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, Gentleman, Nenu Local, Ninnu Kori, Middle Class Abbayi, Jersey, Nani's Gang Leader, Shyam Singha Roy, Ante Sundaraniki, Dasara, Hi Nanna, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and HIT: The Third Case. Nani also featured as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu 2. In September, he shared a picture of his precious moments with his young son Arjun. Nani shared a string of black-and-white pictures from the gym, featuring adorable moments with his son Arjun. The father-son duo could be seen in a playful arm-wrestling moment, while another picture captures a drawing made by his son. September. My little Paradise, Nani wrote as the caption.
Cyclone Arnab affects Andhra Pradesh with heavy rainfall and strong winds. Coastal districts like Kakinada and Visakhapatnam are expected to experience severe weather conditions as well. Authorities have reported disruptions to daily life, including uprooted trees and damaged power lines. Residents are advised to stay cautious and follow safety advisories during the cyclone's impact.
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Heavy Rainfall Across Andhra Pradesh
Kannurupalem in Anakapalli district recorded the highest rainfall at 26.1 cm, followed by Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district and Mudassarlova in Visakhapatnam district, which received 25.9 cm each.
Cyclone Arnab: Huge Waves, Power Outages And Fallen Trees In Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh
Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab continued its landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, with the IMD forecasting wind speeds of up to 135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph. Heavy rain and strong winds affected Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Konaseema and other districts. Police rescued four people stranded by floodwaters in Kakinada, while three others were reported stranded at Kakinada Anchorage Port.
Cyclone Arnab: heavy rain brings Vizag to standstill; civic agencies on high alert
Fallen trees, waterlogged roads and power interruptions add to disruption; bus services cancelled while beaches remain closed; Visakhapatnam district receives 147.9 mm of rain between 8.30 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Cyclone Arnab leaves parts of Visakhapatnam in darkness
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Cyclone Arnab Set to Strike Coast Tonight; Thousands Moved to Safety in Andhra, Odisha
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha remain on high alert as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coastline, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, during the early hours of Wednesday. Winds are expected to reach up to 135 kmph, with gusts touching 150 kmph. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have [] The post Cyclone Arnab Set to Strike Coast Tonight; Thousands Moved to Safety in Andhra, Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: Landfall Expected After 2 am, East Coast Sees Heavy Rainfall
Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: According to a Met Department update, the storm will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. The crossing is expected between 2 am and 4 am.
Cyclone Arnab To Slam AP Coast In Early Hours
The IMD has issued rainfall warnings of varying severity for coastal districts, based on the expected intensity of precipitation. A red warning for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR and Bapatla districts, as well as Yanam, for Wednesday.
Cyclone Arnab prompts cancellation of 21 flights at Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam airports
A very severe cyclonic storm named Cyclone Arnab is impacting Andhra Pradesh's flight schedules. At Vijayawada airport, several flights have been cancelled, affecting services to major destinations. Visakhapatnam airport also faced significant cancellations due to the approaching cyclone. The Indian Meteorological Department reported the cyclone is expected to cross the coast by Wednesday morning. Precautionary measures and evacuations are being implemented to safeguard the public and property.
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Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
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Cyclone Arnab Nears Andhra Coast, Red Alert Issued Ahead Of Landfall
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh as the cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Cyclone Arnab brings Visakhapatnam to a standstill
Strong winds and incessant rain under the influence of Cyclone uprooted trees, inundated roads and triggered prolonged power outages across several localities in Visakhapatnam, forcing businesses to shut early and disrupting traffic movement; the citys green cover suffered extensive damage, while waterlogging on major roads and service lanes added to commuters woes; authorities remained on high alert, deploying emergency teams to clear fallen trees, and prevent people from venturing onto beaches and other vulnerable areas
Cyclone Arnab moves closer to Andhra coast, triggering heavy rain, gusty winds
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 27 (IANS) The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal moved closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday, triggering heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds and high tidal waves at a few places as the state administration went on high alert to prevent loss of life and property. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh as the cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. According to latest IMD bulletin Arnab over Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 18 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centred at 0900 UTC (1430 IST) of October 27 over the same region, about 140 km southeast of Kakinada, 170 km south of Vishakhapatnam, 230 km east of Machilipatnam, 300 km east-northeast of Bapatla and 380 km south-southwest of Gopalpur (Odisha). It is very likely to move nearly west-northwestwards during the next few hours, then northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to south of Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph by 0600 UTC (1130 IST) of 28th October, 2026. Coastal Andhra began to experience the impact of the cyclone with rains and gusty winds lashing a few districts, including Visakhapatnam. Trees and electric poles were uprooted at a few places in Visakhapatnam. A few cars were damaged after a tree fell at MVP Sector 3 in the port city. Old Gajuwaka area was inundated. Huge waves were crashing along the coast in Konaseema and Kakinada districts, with seawater breaching the sand barrier and flowing onto roads. Fishermen were evacuated from coastal villages to safe places. Heavy rains were lashing Kakinada district while high waves were crashing along the coast. Gusty winds with a speed of 30-60 km were blowing along the coast. Kakinada Collector Harindhira Prasad and Superintendent of Police Bindu Madhav reviewed the situation at Talarevu. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director Prakhar Jain said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema and Anakapalli districts until Wednesday morning. He said the next 12 hours require utmost vigilance. There is a possibility of strong winds blowing at speeds of 100-140 km per hour. Those living in huts and sheds should immediately go to the nearest rehabilitation centres, he said Meanwhile, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation in a teleconference with Collectors of all the coastal districts. He directed them to take all precautions to prevent loss of life and property. The Chief Minister directed them to take steps to restore power supply as quickly as possible in case of disruptions. The CM instructed that food, drinking water, and similar essentials be kept available in rehabilitation camps, and all necessary measures be taken to relocate people from low-lying areas to safe zones. He ordered the full utilisation of already prepared NDRF and SDRF teams, and for collectors to monitor field-level situations in real-time through control rooms set up in the districts.
64 trains cancelled, 31 NDRF teams deployed: India braces for Cyclone Arnab
Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting the cancellation of 64 trains and deployment of 31 NDRF teams across five states and Yanam. Visakhapatnam has set up 57 rehabilitation centres as authorities intensify preparations ahead of the expected landfall
SCR cancels daily express trains towards Visakhapatnam as Cyclone Arnab intensifies
Railway officials urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully as the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on Wednesday (October 28, 2026)
Cylone Arnab: Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam districts in A.P. receive widespread rainfall
In Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts, where the landfall is likely to happen, not much rainfall activity has been reported yet
Cyclone Arnab: 64 train services cancelled on October 27 and 28
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Techie dies by suicide by jumping into Hyderabad lake
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 27 (IANS) A techie allegedly died by suicide by jumping into Durgam Cheruvu Lake in the Madhapur area of the IT hub of Cyberabad, Telangana. Rajesh (25) jumped into the lake from the Cable Bridge in the HITEC City. Hailing from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Rajesh was working at a software company in Hyderabad Rajesh, who was staying at a hostel in Nacharam, had come to Ayappa Society in Madhapur on Monday to meet a friend. He later went to Cable Bridge and allegedly jumped into the lake. On a complaint by Rajeshs sister, Madhapur police registered a case and took up the investigation. The reasons for the alleged suicide were not known. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were searching for Rajeshs body in the lake. This is the second suicide case by techies in Hyderabad during the last three days. A 29-year-old software employee was found hanging at her residence in Hyderabad, in the early hours of Sunday. She was identified as Archana Chaudhary Malik, a native of Uttar Pradesh who worked for a software company. According to police, the woman made a video call to one of her colleagues at around 2:30 a.m. while he was attending a function with his mother outside Hyderabad and allegedly threatened to end her life if he did not marry her. Police said he later tried to contact her repeatedly but received no response. He reached her flat around 5.30 a.m. and found the door locked from inside. He alerted the police. The patrol police reached the spot, forced open the door and found her hanging. Police personnel secured the scene, and a clues team examined the premises to gather evidence. Archana's body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Archanas colleague hails from Uttarakhand, and they were reportedly in a relationship for the last four years. Police were examining the circumstances preceding her death, including the reported relationship and other possible factors.
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'Arnab' turns into very severe cyclone; impact begins along Andhra coast
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, and is heading towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, which on Tuesday started witnessing its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Arnab intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on Monday night. The IMD said in its latest bulletin on Tuesday that the very severe cyclonic storm over Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of 22 kmph during past six hours, and lay centered at 0530 hours IST over the same region, 260 km southeast of Vishakhapatnam, 300 km east-southeast of Kakinada, 380 km south of Gopalpur (Odisha), 390 km east of Machilipatnam and 460 km east of Bapatla. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards till the evening, and thereafter, it is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained windspeed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph by forenoon of 28th October, 2026, says the IMD bulletin. The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Vishakhapatnam. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said that the impact of the cyclone has begun. Heavy rains with gusty winds lashed Srikakulam district. Heavy rains are likely in North Andhra districts, it said. Extremely heavy rain and strong gusty winds are likely in some coastal areas till October 28. Its intensity will increase as it approaches the coast. People should stay safe at home, said Prakhar Jain, MD, State Disaster Management Authority. People have been advised to contact the Manamitra WhatsApp Number 9552300009 for a swift response to the cyclone-related issues. Sea conditions have turned rough along the North Andhra coast. High tidal waves were seen at a few places. Coastal erosion was witnessed at Uppada beach in Kakinada district. Boulders placed along the beach recently were washed out to the road, affecting the movement of vehicles. Authorities have already closed all beaches for public as a precautionary measure.
Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada
In light of Cyclone Arnab, Air India has issued a travel warning about anticipated disruptions to flights serving Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Forecasts indicate severe weather, prompting authorities to undertake significant disaster response efforts, including the evacuation of 2,107 units for the safety of at-risk populations. Travelers are encouraged to check flight updates regularly and to plan for additional time when proceeding to the airport.
Air India warns of flight disruptions to Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada due to cyclone Arnab
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Cyclone Arnab Intensifies: Severe Storm Headed for Andhra Coast
Cyclone Arnab was centred approximately 300 km from Visakhapatnam, 360 km from Kakinada, 460 km from Machilipatnam and 530 km from Bapatla
Cyclone Arnab landfall: The IMD expects the very severe cyclonic storm to cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, by the forenoon of October 28. Winds could reach 125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph. Odisha is preparing for evacuations, while Uttar Pradesh has issued weather-related precautionary guidelines.
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Evacuations are under way in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Arnab closes in on India's east coast. The storm is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, on the forenoon of 28 October as
Cyclone Arnab LIVE updates | A.P., Odisha on alert as Arnab nears land
TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY We talk about he cloud as if it floats. It does not. It sits in warehouses full of computers that run day and night, and they need electricity and water to stay cool. On 14 October, India's junior IT minister Jitin Prasada said the government plans a national data centre policy. Reuters reported that the aim is to let the sector grow without pushing up electricity bills for ordinary households. That promise is easy to make and hard to keep. The cloud feels weightless to the people who use it. The bill for it lands somewhere real. What the numbers say India had about 1.5 gigawatts of data centre capacity in mid-2025. A study by CEEW, an Indian policy research group, expects 4.5 to 6.5 gigawatts by 2030. It says data centres used about 150 billion litres of water in 2024, and that figure could more than double by 2030. Today the share is small. CEEW puts data centres at about 0.5 per cent of national electricity use. That is why many officials are relaxed. But Mongabay India reported in May that a map by WRI India shows more than half of India's data centres sit in water-stressed regions. The rules are thin. Data centres are not a separate category in India's environmental clearance system, so they can be treated like ordinary buildings. The government drafted a national policy in 2020 and never finalised it. Mongabay also reported that MeitY, in reply to an RTI query, said it had no information about data centres. Where the strain is already showing In Visakhapatnam, Google is building a $15 billion data centre. The Next Web reports that the city gets about 410 million litres of water a day against demand of 480 million. The state has promised the project water for 20 years and says villages will not lose drinking water. Local campaigners are not convinced, and cases are pending in the environmental court. Google says its cooling design cuts water use but does not remove it. Near Mumbai, residents living next to an Amazon data centre say it strains local power and water and adds noise. Amazon and Google reject the complaints, according to the Reuters report. A cloud that costs households nothing on paper still has to be cooled by someone's water and powered by someone's grid. Why this matters in Kashmir I could not find any announced data centre plan for Jammu and Kashmir, so this is a question about the future, not a report on a project. But the pitch is already being made for mountain regions elsewhere. Nepal's Himalayan data centre proposals are sold as naturally cooled and powered by hydropower, as the Nepali Times described in July. A researcher quoted there warned that the atural fit story is often told before the buildings exist. Kashmir's cold sounds like an advantage. Here is the catch. The cold comes in winter, and winter is when the Valley's power system is already stretched. Kashmir Life reported in April that J&K imports more than 95 per cent of its electricity in December. Greater Kashmir reported that the shortfall for December 2025 was projected at 34.2 per cent, or 1,277 megawatts. Planners told the northern grid body they may need to prepare for a winter load of 6 to 7 gigawatts by 2029-30. A big data centre here would not be pulling spare power from a surplus. It would be competing with heaters, hospitals and homes. The same cold that cools the servers is the cold that drives demand. The fair counter-argument Data centres are getting more efficient. Mongabay notes that Indian facilities now report power efficiency ratios near 1.3, down from close to 2. Some operators run on solar and wind. Better cooling and storage can also let data centres act as flexible loads that switch down at peak hours. CEEW recommends exactly that, along with public reporting of energy and water use. Those are real fixes. They only work if the policy makes them compulsory and the figures are public. A policy that promises no rise in bills but publishes no numbers asks people to take it on trust. Bottom Line Growth in AI and data centres is coming, and India has good reasons to want it at home. The test of the new policy is simple. Will it make every large data centre say, in public, how much power and water it uses, and where it gets them? For a place like Kashmir, which already goes short every winter, the answer decides whether the cloud is a gain or one more demand on a stretched grid. (The author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh On Alert As Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab Approaches
Arnab is likely to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a very severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained winds of 115-125 kmph gusting up to 140 kmph by the forenoon of October 28
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Cyclone Arnab Forces Major Train Cancellations on East Coast Railway Routes
East Coast Railway has announced the temporary cancellation of multiple train services and short-termination of others in view of the approaching Cyclone Arnab, a very severe cyclonic storm that is set to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. East Coast Railway has cancelled several key services operating in the region. These include the VisakhapatnamKirandul [] The post Cyclone Arnab Forces Major Train Cancellations on East Coast Railway Routes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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The IMD said the storm was likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and move northwestwards after the evening of October 27. It is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, by the forenoon of October 28, with maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph.
Railways Open 24-Hr Control Room Ahead of Cyclone Arnab
South Coast Railway has set up a round-the-clock control room in Visakhapatnam and intensified safety checks ahead of anticipated heavy rain and strong winds from Cyclone Arnab.
South Coast Railway has issued a major travel advisory amid the approaching Cyclone Arnab, listing 53 train services for cancellation on October 27 and 28. The railway zone's headquarters office in Visakhapatnam issued the bulletin...
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Cyclone Arnab: SCoR in Visakhapatnam steps up passenger safety, 24x7 support
Cyclone Arnab: SCoR in Visakhapatnam steps up passenger safety, 24x7 support
Very severe cyclone Arnab to make landfall near Yanam-Kakinada; red alert issued for seven districts
Kakinada, East Godavari, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru, West Godavari, Alluri Sitharama Raju, and Anakapalli districts likely to experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall, while Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 27
As the severe cyclonic storm Cyclone Arnab barrels toward the eastern coast, Indian Railways has taken immediate precautionary measures to safeguard passengers. Originating in the Bay of Bengal, the weather system is projected to cross the Andhra PradeshYanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. With predicted maximum sustained wind speeds touching 115125 km/h and gusts scaling [] The post Cyclone Arnab Strikes Transport: 8 Trains Cancelled, Routes Diverted Across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha: Cyclone Arnab to bring widespread rain; govt steps up preparedness
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (IANS) Odisha government is on its toes as the state braces for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds due to the impending cyclonic storm Arnab, which is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Speaking to media persons, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that all 30 districts of Odisha will experience widespread rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some places. According to the India Meteorological Department, the system, which has been intensified into a cyclone, has been moving at 15 km/h and will intensify, generating wind speeds between 120 km/h and 150 km/h near Visakhapatnam before recurving southwestward. Malkangiri is projected to be the first district in Odisha hit, while heavy downpours are forecast across undivided Koraput, undivided Ganjam, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Puri, and Nayagada. The Minister said that rainfall will commence on Sunday, with heavy downpours expected on October 27 and 28, intensifying to heavy or very heavy rainfall by Monday night. He added that following the system's landfall on October 28, strong winds and rain would persist through October 29. He further stated that with wind speeds expected to reach 4050 km/h in some districts of the state, district administrations have been instructed to dismantle temporary installations wherever necessary. Large hoardings/boards have been ordered to be taken down to prevent injury or damage to people if they fall due to the wind. Instructions have also been given to dismantle all festival pandals (medhas) and stages wherever they have been erected. The minister said that Odisha is coordinating closely with Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand regarding upstream rainfall into the Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, and Budhabalanga systems. Pre-positioning of ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire Services personnel is complete. As many as eight NDRF teams have been deployed alongside 40 ODRAF teams on the ground, with additional units placed on standby in Koraput and Ganjam to deal with the impacts of the cyclonic storm. Senior IAS officers have been stationed in different districts, alongside experienced ministers overseeing eight vulnerable districts. Public transport buses under the LAccMI scheme have been mobilised for evacuations, and health centres have been stocked with anti-venom medicines alongside stationed doctors. District and state control rooms are operating round the clock. Speaking to media persons, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said that approximately 3,000 pregnant women nearing their delivery dates have been line-listed for hospital transfer. Garg confirmed that all marine fishermen have returned safely from the sea. Meanwhile, the Odisha revenue minister again appealed to the people not to panic over the impending cyclonic storm and cooperate with the state government.
Cyclone Arnab update: Storm to cross Andhra coast by October 28 as heavy rains persist in Tamil Nadu
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm, expected to cross the Andhra coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on the morning of October 28 with winds up to 140 km/h. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert, while CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed 24/7 vigilance. Meanwhile, heavy rains and landslips are disrupting normal life across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and neighboring regions.
IMD issues red alert for Andhra as deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as a deep depression has intensified into the cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal. The IMD said in a bulletin on Monday morning that a deep depression over the East-central and adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm. It has been named Arnab. The IMD issued a cyclone warning (red message) for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining South Odisha coasts. According to the bulletin, the deep depression over East-central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of 15 kmph during last six hours, intensified into cyclonic storm Arnab and lay centered at 0530 hours of October 26 over East-central and adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal, about 590 km northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman Islands), 610 km southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha), 650 km east-southeast of Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 730 km east-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 830 km east of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 910 km east of Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh). It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by midnight of October 26 and into a very severe cyclonic storm over the same region on October 27. Thereafter, it is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a very severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph by the forenoon of October 28. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said the next three days will be extremely critical. APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain has appealed to people to strictly follow safety precautions. Strong winds are likely to begin affecting coastal areas as early as the morning of October 27. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across North Andhra and the central coastal districts on October 27 and 28, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in some locations. Districts, including Kakinada, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Konaseema, and East Godavari, along with other parts of North Andhra, are likely to be impacted by strong winds and heavy rains. The intensity of rainfall is expected to be particularly high on October 27 and 28, with forecasts indicating heavy to very heavy rain -- and potentially extremely heavy rain in isolated areas -- across North Andhra and the central coastal region. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday reviewed preparedness regarding the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas, the establishment of relief centres, and the provision of food, drinking water, medical care, and power restoration. He asked all government departments to work in coordination to tackle the threat posed by Cyclone Arnab. Ten teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 11 teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are being deployed for relief operations.
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2nd ODI: Harmanpreet, Deepti, Vaishnavi take India to series win over Zimbabwe (Ld)
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 25 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma struck centuries before left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed her maiden four-wicket haul in international cricket as India beat Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second womens ODI here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday to seal the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare. After Pratika Rawal made 61, Harmanpreet (126) and Deepti (106 not out) shared a record 153-run stand for the fifth wicket to power India to 328/6 after an early wobble. Zimbabwe made a spirited start in reply through Modester Mupachikwa (49) and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (46), but Vaishnavis spell in the middle overs triggered a collapse as the visitors were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi, who came into the playing eleven in place of the rested Kranti Gaud, ripped through the Zimbabwe line-up to finish with impressive figures of 4-39 from her 10 overs. Deepti then returned in the death overs to pick up 3-32 and round off a commanding all-round display. Apart from Vaishnavi and Deepti, Jintimani Kalita, Sayali Satghare and N Sree Charani picked a scalp each. After electing to bat first, India were off to a shaky start. Nomvelo Sibanda struck in the very first over when Smriti Mandhana went for an ill-judged pull off a short, wide delivery and was caught at short third. Sibanda claimed her second scalp when Shafali Verma (8) pulled one low towards midwicket, where Nyasha Gwanzura held a sharp catch inches off the ground, a decision upheld by the TV umpire. With India at 19/2, Harmanpreet and Pratika set about repairing the damage with a 124-run third-wicket partnership. Harmanpreet looked in control with her back-foot and off-side shots, while taking a liking to Sibanda and Tendai Makusha and finding the boundary ropes with a series of crisp drives and cuts. Pratika, who looked pristine, struck the first six of the match by lofting Makusha over long-on in the 10th over. The pair brought up Indias hundred in the 16th over, before Pratika completed her half-century off 57 balls and celebrated by stepping out to loft Loryn Phiri for a six straight down the ground. An over later, Harmanpreet reached her fifty off 51 deliveries. Zimbabwes fielding effort was also hit by injuries, with Mugeri-Tiripano hurting her right knee and captain Josephine Nkomo leaving the field after a diving stop. Nyasha finally broke the third-wicket stand in the 23rd over when Pratika, who was dropped on 59, swept straight into the hands of deep midwicket. She made 61 off 67 balls, laced with four boundaries and two sixes. Leg-spinner Olinder Chare struck in the next over, as Tejal Hasabnis (3) skied a slog-sweep to mid-on. Harmanpreet, who was dropped on 66 by Nkomo at short midwicket, and Deepti then steadied the innings. After Harmanpreet cut Nyasha for four, Deepti cashed in on some wayward bowling down the leg side, sweeping repeatedly to the fine-leg boundary while also cutting and pulling to race to 45 off 35 balls, with Harmanpreet unbeaten on 88 off as many balls at the second drinks break. Deepti then brought up her fifty off 37 balls in the 35th over by sweeping a Sibanda full toss past square leg. Harmanpreet, meanwhile, moved through the nineties with a classy drive through extra cover off Makusha before completing her century off 101 balls with a fine sweep off Beloved Biza in the 41st over. It was her eighth ODI hundred, but Harmanpreet kept her celebration low-key - settling for a handshake with Deepti as the Indian dressing room rose to applaud. Zimbabwes woes in the field continued, with Harmanpreet getting two more lives. Michelle Mavunga failed to hold on to a diving chance at long-on, while Nomvelo spilled a chance at backward point. The pair helped India race past 300 in the 46th over before Michelle finally ended Harmanpreets stay by luring her into a big hit with a slower, fuller delivery that was caught by at long-off. Harmanpreet, who hit 15 boundaries in her 121-ball 126, walked back to a standing ovation from her teammates. Her 153-run stand with Deepti is now India womens highest partnership for the fifth wicket or lower in ODIs, eclipsing the 122-run association between Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar against Pakistan in the 2022 ODI World Cup. Richa Ghosh (7) fell soon after, holing out to long-on off a Tendai full toss in the 48th over. Deepti, however, made sure India finished strongly. She reached her second ODI hundred off 83 balls her first ton since 2017 - in the final over by sweeping Tendai between short fine leg and square leg, and remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls, laced with 15 boundaries. The sweep alone fetched her 36 runs, including eight boundaries. Deeptis 83-ball century is the fifth fastest ton by an India womens batter in ODIs, and she also became the first Indian woman to score a hundred at number six or lower, bettering Richas 94 coming against South Africa in the 2025 ODI World Cup in Visakhapatnam. Zimbabwe made a bright start to the chase as Modester cracked two boundaries off the first two balls from Sayali. The Indian seamers struggled with their lines early on as Modester continued to cash in on anything short or on the pads. But India struck through spin in the ninth over when Charani had Loryn Phiri (6) caught by short midwicket and end a 38-run opening stand. Chipo then took the attack to the spinners, hitting three fours in a Charani over. She added 69 for the second wicket with Modester before Sayali got a breakthrough in the 23rd over by castling her for 46 through the gate with one that nipped back in. Vaishnavi, who bowled slower through the air, then turned the game decisively in Indias favour. Switching to over the wicket, the left-arm spinner picked up her maiden ODI wicket when Modester fell one short of a fifty, as she sliced straight to backward point. Beloved Biza (34) tried to keep Zimbabwe in the hunt with some aggressive strokes against the spinners, but was trapped lbw by Vaishnavi after India successfully reviewed the decision. Vaishnavi then bowled Michelle Mavunga (3) with a classic flighted delivery that clipped the top of off-stump. Zimbabwe skipper Josephine Nkomo, who survived a dropped chance by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, was also undone by Vaishnavis flight and was trapped lbw for 20 with the DRS failing to save her. Nyasha Gwanzura briefly entertained with the first six of the Zimbabwe innings, but Deepti trapped her lbw, while having Nomvelo Sibanda edged the next ball to slip. Though Deepti missed out on a hat-trick, she returned to dismiss Tendai Makusha with a leading edge to backward point. Jintimani wrapped up the innings in the 49th over and also got her first ODI wicket when Chiedza Dhururu chipped straight to cover, as India got another comprehensive win. Brief Scores: India 328/6 in 50 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 126, Deepti Sharma 106 not out; Nomvelo Sibanda 2-38, Nyasha Gwanzura 1-43) beat Zimbabwe 207 all out in 48.5 overs (Modester Mupachikwa 49, Chipo Mugari-Tiripano 46; Vaishnavi Sharma 4-39, Deepti Sharma 3-32) by 121 runs
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Watch: Cyclone Arnab: Odisha steps up preparedness; fishing suspended in parts of Tamil Nadu
The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28 and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with wind speeds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph.
Watch: Cyclone Arnab: Odisha steps up preparedness; fishing suspended in parts of Tamil Nadu
The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28 and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with wind speeds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph.
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2nd ODI: Harmanpreet, Deepti Hit Centuries As India Post 328/6 Against Zimbabwe
ODI World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma centuries each while sharing a 153-run stand for the fifth wicket as India recovered from an early wobble to post 328/6 against Zimbabwe in the second womens ODI here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday. Put in to bat, India were rocked inside the first three overs when Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fell cheaply. Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied the ship with a 124-run third-wicket partnership. Pratika looked increasingly assured against the spinners before holing out for 61 off 67 balls, laced with four boundaries and two sixes. Harmanpreet, by contrast, looked in control with her backfoot and off-side shots to hit a 121-ball 126 laced with 15 boundaries. She was dropped three times on her way to reaching her eighth ODI hundred. Deepti, meanwhile, got India some momentum back with a fluent knock built largely on the sweep shot, which fetched her 36 runs including eight boundaries. Deepti went on to complete her second ODI hundred in the final over, finishing unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls laced with 15 boundaries. Her 83-ball century is the fifth fastest by an India womens batter in ODIs, and also became the first Indian woman to score a hundred at number six or lower, bettering Richa Ghoshs 94 against South Africa coming in 2025 ODI World Cup in Visakhapatnam. The 153-run stand off 137 balls between Harmanpreet and Deepti is now India womens highest partnership for the fifth wicket or lower in ODIs, eclipsing the 122-run association between Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar against Pakistan in the 2022 ODI World Cup. With Zimbabwe facing a daunting chase, India are firm favourites to win the match and clinch the series with a game to spare. After electing to bat first, India were off to a very shaky start. Nomvelo Sibanda struck in the very first over when Smriti Mandhana went for an ill-judged pull off a short, wide delivery and was caught by short third. Nomvelo claimed her second scalp when Shafali Verma (8) pulled one low towards midwicket, ho held a sharp catch inches off the ground, a decision upheld by the TV umpire. With India at 19/2, Harmanpreet and Pratika then set about repairing the damage. The India captain took a liking to Sibanda and Tendai Makusha, and found the boundary fence with a series of crisp drives and cuts, while a pristine Pratika struck the first six of the match by lofting Tendai Makusha over long-on in the 10th over. The pair brought up Indias hundred in the 16th over, before Pratika completed her half-century off 57 balls and celebrated by stepping out to loft Loryn Phiri for a six straight down the ground. An over later, Harmanpreet reached her fifty off 51 deliveries. Zimbabwes fielding effort was also hit by injuries, with Tiripano hurting her right knee and captain Josephine Nkomo leaving the field after a diving stop. Nyasha Gwanzura finally broke the 126-run third-wicket stand in the 23rd over when Pratika, who was dropped on 59, swept straight into the hands of deep mid-wicket. Leg-spinner Olinder Chare struck in the next over, as Tejal Hasabnis (3) skied a slog-sweep to mid-on. Harmanpreet, who was dropped on 66 by Nkomo at short midwicket, and Deepti Sharma steadied the innings to keep India going. After Harmanpreet cut Nyasha for four, Deepti cashed in on some wayward bowling down the leg side, sweeping repeatedly to the fine-leg boundary while cutting and pulling at times to race 45 off 35 balls, with Harmanpreet unbeaten on 88 off as many balls at the second drinks break. Post that, Deepti brought up her fifty off 37 balls in the 35th over by sweeping a Nomvelo full toss past square leg, and kept up the pressure with a string of sweeps against the Zimbabwe spinners. Harmanpreet, meanwhile, moved through the nineties with a classy drive through extra cover off Tendai Makusha before completing her century off 101 balls with a fine sweep off Beloved Biza in the 41st over. It was her eighth ODI hundred, but Harmanpreet kept her celebration low-key - settling for a handshake with Deepti as the dressing room rose to applaud. Zimbabwes woes in the field continued, with Harmanpreet getting two more lives - Michelle Mavunga failed to hold on to a diving chance at long-on, while Sibanda spilled a chance at backward point. The pair helped India race past 300 in the 46th over before Michelle finally ended Harmanpreets stay by luring her into a big hit with a slower, fuller delivery that was caught by substitute fielder at long-off. It ended Harmanpreets 152-run stand for the fifth wicket with Deepti, as she walked back to a standing ovation from her teammates. Richa Ghosh (7) fell soon after, holing out to Chigora at long-on off a Tendai full toss in the 48th over. Deepti, however, made sure India finished strongly. She reached her second ODI hundred off 83 balls in the final over by sweeping Makusha between short fine leg and square leg, and remained unbeaten on 106 as India posted an imposing total. It ended Harmanpreets 152-run stand for the fifth wicket with Deepti, as she walked back to a standing ovation from her teammates. Richa Ghosh (7) fell soon after, holing out to Chigora at long-on off a Tendai full toss in the 48th over. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Akasa Air has initiated flights connecting Visakhapatnam and New Delhi, marking its return to the region. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced this new service, emphasizing increased travel flexibility. This development makes Akasa Air the third airline operating on this route, enhancing options for travelers. The launch complements ongoing expansions at Visakhapatnam's Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport.
No direct impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' in Bengal, says weather office
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Sunday said there would be no direct impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' in West Bengal. However, under its influence, scattered rain along with thunderstorms will occur from October 27 to 30. The Meteorological Office said the depression that has formed over the east-central and adjacent southeast Bay of Bengal is moving southeast at a speed of eight kilometres per hour. By 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, its position was 470 kilometres north-northwest of Srivijayapuram in Andaman, 860 kilometres east-southeast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 950 kilometres east-southeast of Kakinada, 1,060 kilometres east of Machilipatnam and 1,130 kilometres east of Bapatla. On Sunday, it will gradually move southwards and turn west-north-westwards over the east-central Bay of Bengal. After that, it will move in that direction and turn into a cyclone by Monday morning. If the cyclone forms, it will be named 'Arnab' and is going to gather more strength over the sea and turn into a severe cyclone by Tuesday morning. The severe cyclone may gradually move north-westwards and take the form of a very severe cyclone. It will reach the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning. The cyclone is going to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Vapatala and Visakhapatnam in an 'extremely severe' form by Wednesday afternoon. At that time, the storm speed will be 115 to 125 kilometres per hour, and may reach 140 kilometres per hour. Due to the influence of the low-pressure system and cyclone, strong winds will blow over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal. The wind speed has started increasing over the sea since Sunday. An alert has been issued on the coast of West Bengal from Tuesday, and fishermen have been asked to stay away from the sea after Tuesday. Those who are there have been asked to return by Tuesday. The wind speed will be 35 to 55 kilometres per hour from Tuesday on the coast of West Bengal. The sea will be rough due to the influence of the low-pressure system and the cyclone. Heavy rain will occur in some districts of South Bengal due to the influence of the Cyclone. Heavy rain is likely in South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram districts on Wednesday and Thursday. Apart from this, heavy rain is likely in Purulia and Bankura on Thursday. Scattered rain, thunderstorms and lightning are likely in Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly on Wednesday and Thursday. It will continue in North 24 Parganas, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia districts from Wednesday to Saturday. In North Bengal, heavy rain is likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts from Thursday. Scattered rain with thunderstorms and lightning will occur in the remaining North districts. There will be no major change in the temperature in West Bengal for the next three days. After that, the mercury may drop by two to three degrees. The minimum temperature in Kolkata on Sunday morning was 23.4 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature in the city on Saturday was 31.2 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees below normal.
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Odisha steps up preparedness as severe cyclonic storm nears Andhra coast
The Odisha government on Sunday stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment in vulnerable areas, as a severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, said a depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh as a very severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained winds of 115-125 kmph and gusts up to 140 kmph. The system is expected to make landfall around the forenoon of October 28, with the predicted landfall area around 300 km from Odisha's Gopalpur, officials said. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that although the system was forecast to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, the Odisha government would take no chances and remain fully prepared to deal with any eventuality. He directed officials to prioritise public safety, evacuation and emergency response, reiterating the
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According to the IMD, the system is very likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam around forenoon on October 28
Very severe cyclonic storm likely to cross Andhra coast on October 28, says IMD
Visakhapatnam The depression over East-central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic The post Very severe cyclonic storm likely to cross Andhra coast on October 28, says IMD appeared first on Bilkul Online .
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Bay of Bengal Depression to Become Severe Cyclone; Landfall Expected Near Bapatla-Visakhapatnam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Pre-Cyclone Watch (Yellow Message) for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining South Odisha coasts following the formation of a depression over the Eastcentral and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal. According to the latest bulletin, the well-marked low-pressure area has concentrated into a depression. It was centered near Latitude 15.8N [] The post Bay of Bengal Depression to Become Severe Cyclone; Landfall Expected Near Bapatla-Visakhapatnam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
