Cyclone Arnab puts Andhra Pradesh coast on alert ahead of expected landfall
Around 300 villages in Odisha’s Ganjam district are marooned by flooding, prompting rescue operations and plans for possible air evacuations.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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Updated on October 29, 2026 at 08:15 UTCHeavy rain and flash floods from Cyclone Arnab have left around 300 villages marooned in Odisha’s Ganjam district. State and disaster-response teams have begun rescue operations, while officials coordinate with the Union Home Ministry on possible air evacuations, which may be delayed by rain and low clouds.
— Cyclone Arnab puts Andhra Pradesh coast on alert ahead of expected landfall
Around 300 villages in Odisha’s Ganjam district are marooned by flooding, prompting rescue operations and plans for possible air evacuations.