Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall Near Yanam as 136000 Residents Evacuated Across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
What happened
Cyclone Arnab completed landfall near Yanam in Andhra Pradesh on October 28, 2026, triggering the evacuation of approximately 136,000 residents across two states.
The Context
* Severe conditions struck coastal infrastructure: The system generated sustained winds of 125 to 135 km/h with gusts touching 150 km/h, accompanied by rainfall over 200 mm and storm surges reaching 2.5 meters. * Coordinated evacuations minimized casualties: Authorities shifted 89,000 individuals in Andhra Pradesh and 47,830 in Odisha into designated shelters ahead of the storm's arrival, recording zero fatalities post-landfall. * Transit corridors paused operations: Transport authorities canceled more than 50 passenger trains and grounded multiple flights while deploying 31 National Disaster Response Force teams alongside emergency repair crews.
The Number
The total count of coastal residents evacuated across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, reflecting a standard operational protocol designed to protect human capital in vulnerable production and transport hubs.
Takeaway
Expect regional transport and logistics operations to normalize over the coming days as state crews finish clearing rail corridors and restoring baseline power grids.
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