Cyclone Arnab lashes India's east coast, 1,80,000 people evacuated

Heavy destruction has been caused due to the arrival of Cyclone Arnab on the south-eastern coast of India. According to a report by France 24, the cyclone struck the east coast on Wednesday, 28 October, 2026, with wind speeds of 125 kmph. As part of security measures following this natural disaster, at least 1,80,000 people have been moved to safe locations and evacuated.

According to an Al Jazeera report, due to Cyclone Arnab repeatedly making landfall on Tuesday, heavy rainfall and flooding conditions have emerged on India's east coast and in coastal areas. This natural calamity is likely to cause flooding in local areas. Administrations have issued warnings that there is a high possibility of electricity poles and communication poles being uprooted due to this cyclone.

Taking the cyclone's situation into account, not only India but neighbouring countries have also been put on alert. According to a report by France 24, Sri Lanka and Nepal have also issued weather warnings. Meanwhile, news has also emerged that five people have gone missing due to recent flash floods in the central part of Nepal.

The impact of the cyclone on India's east coast is very severe. Amidst the risk of heavy rain and floods, authorities have cautioned the public. Due to wind speeds and the possibility of flooding, service agencies have expressed fears that electricity and communication services may be disrupted. So far, efforts are being made to keep people safe by evacuating more than 1,80,000 people.