Environment· 1 min read
Cyclone Arnab
Why in news?
Cyclone Arnab intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm and made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds in several southern states, including Telangana and West Bengal. Alerts were issued by the IMD.
Key points
- Cyclone Arnab intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm.
- Made landfall on Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on October 28, 2026.
- Forecasted thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in parts of South India.
- Orange and yellow alerts were issued for several districts in Telangana.
- Also predicted light to moderate rain and heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal.
Background & context
Cyclonic storms are a common phenomenon in the Bay of Bengal, particularly during the post-monsoon season. The India Meteorological Centre (IMD) is responsible for monitoring, forecasting, and issuing warnings for these events.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The IMD issues different levels of alerts (e.g., yellow, orange, red) based on the expected intensity and impact of weather phenomena.
✎ Mains relevance
GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical phenomena); GS-III: Disaster Management (Disaster and disaster management).