With reference to cyclonic storm Arnab, consider the following statements: 1. The maximum sustained wind speeds of the storm were recorded at 150-160 kmph. 2. The storm was moving west-northwestwards in the Westcentral Bay of Bengal. 3. The storm was projected to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IMD issues red alert for Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic storm 'Arnab' nears coast

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 27 October 2026

Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a key GS3 topic regarding climate-induced hazards.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh as the very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' moved towards the coast, necessitating emergency evacuations and disaster management measures.

Background

Cyclonic storm 'Arnab' was moving west-northwestwards at 18 kmph in the Westcentral Bay of Bengal. It was projected to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by 0600 UTC on October 28, 2026, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph.

Facts for Prelims

FactStorm 'Arnab' maximum sustained wind speed: 125-135 kmph, gusting to 150 kmph
PlaceCoastal areas impacted: Bapatla, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, and Konaseema districts in Andhra Pradesh
BodyIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the red alert
FactStorm location on Oct 27: 140 km southeast of Kakinada and 170 km south of Vishakhapatnam

Prelims practice question

With reference to cyclonic storm Arnab, consider the following statements:

The maximum sustained wind speeds of the storm were recorded at 150-160 kmph.
The storm was moving west-northwestwards in the Westcentral Bay of Bengal.
The storm was projected to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The maximum sustained wind speeds were 125-135 kmph.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in coastal disaster management in India and suggest measures to mitigate the impact of frequent cyclonic storms on coastal livelihoods.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure vulnerability: Damage to coastal roads and power grids due to high tidal waves and seawater breach
Evacuation logistics: Coordination between state disaster management authorities and local police for timely fisherman relocation

Keywords: cyclonic storm · disaster management · coastal vulnerability · early warning system · Bay of Bengal

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