Cyclone Arnab to hit Bapatla-Visakhapatnam with 125-135 kmph winds on October 28, 2026
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Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a GS3 case study on resource mobilization and meteorological forecasting.
Why in news
The Meteorological Department reported that very severe cyclonic storm Cyclone Arnab is set to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, 2026.
Background
Cyclone Arnab is expected to hit the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with wind speeds of 125-135 kmph. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu mobilized 2,199 shelters and 8,400 power personnel in response to the storm.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCyclone Arnab wind speeds: 125-135 kmph
- PlaceLandfall location: Between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam
- FactMobilized resources: 2,199 shelters and 8,400 power personnel in Andhra Pradesh
- BodyMeteorological Department: Agency responsible for reporting the cyclonic storm
Prelims practice question
Which coastal region is expected to experience the landfall of Cyclone Arnab?
- (a)Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi
- (b)Puri and Paradip
- (c)Diu and Porbandar
- (d)Bapatla and Visakhapatnam
Show answer
Answer: (d) Bapatla and Visakhapatnam — The Meteorological Department reported the storm is set to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in managing coastal disaster preparedness in India's eastern seaboard during extreme cyclonic events.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource mobilization: Coordination between state power utilities and disaster management authorities
- Cross-border safety: Inter-agency cooperation between India and Nepal for regional safety measures
Keywords: cyclonic storm · disaster management · coastal vulnerability · resource mobilization · meteorological forecasting
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