Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alerts for Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, 2026.
Background
Cyclone Arnab is projected to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The IMD issued yellow and orange alerts for Jharkhand districts, including Ranchi, for heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceCyclone Arnab landfall: Andhra Pradesh coast
- FactAlerts issued for Jharkhand districts including Ranchi for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional framework and technological interventions required to enhance early warning systems and disaster resilience against intensifying cyclonic events in coastal India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data latency: Delays in real-time communication between IMD and local district administrations
- Infrastructure vulnerability: High risk of structural damage and waterlogging in urban centers like Ranchi
- Resource mobilization: Coordination gaps between state-level disaster management and central meteorological alerts
Keywords: Early Warning Systems · Disaster Resilience · Climate Vulnerability · Coastal Management · Meteorological Forecasting
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