Cyclone Arnab Completes Landfall off Andhra coast, likely to Weaken into Deep Depression and Cross Odisha’s Malkangiri Tonight
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Bhubaneswar: The landfall process of Cyclone Arnab has been completed along the Andhra Pradesh coast. It took about six and half hours from about 2 am yesterday night to 8.30 am Wednesday morning for completion of the process.
The cyclonic storm is expected to weaken into a deep depression and cross Odisha’s Malkangiri district by Wednesday night (October 28).
Informing about the latest developments, Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, said the landfall process was delayed slightly as the cyclone remained nearly stationary for about an hour due to unfavourable atmospheric conditions.
According to Mohanty, the cyclonic storm is expected to gradually weaken into a deep depression while moving inland and cross Malkangiri district by tonight.
Heavy Rainfall Recorded Across Odisha
Under the influence of Cyclone Arnab, widespread rainfall has been recorded across Odisha during the last 24 hours, with several southern districts experiencing heavy to extremely heavy downpours.
Mahendragiri in Gajapati district recorded the highest rainfall of 249.9 mm during the period.
Similarly, Pottangi in Koraput district recorded 188 mm of rainfall, while Mohana in Gajapati registered 168.8 mm.
The weather department reported heavy rainfall at 23 locations across the state, while 11 places experienced very heavy rainfall.
In Ganjam district alone, around 11 to 12 locations witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall due to the cyclone’s impact.
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Most parts of Odisha have experienced rainfall as the cyclonic system continues to influence weather conditions across the state.
Wind Speeds May Reach 80 kmph in Southern Odisha
The Regional Meteorological Centre has warned of continued rainfall accompanied by strong winds in several southern districts during the next 24 hours.
According to the forecast, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Malkangiri districts are likely to experience wind speeds of 60–70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph.
The strong winds, accompanied by rainfall, could affect normal life in vulnerable areas.
Meanwhile, coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh are also expected to experience rainfall and strong winds under the continuing influence of the cyclonic system.
Although Cyclone Arnab has completed its landfall process, its impact is expected to persist as the system moves inland and gradually weakens.
The weather department continues to monitor the movement and intensity of the cyclonic system.
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