With reference to Cyclone Arnab, consider the following statements: 1. The cyclone was classified as a 'very severe' cyclonic storm by the IMD. 2. The maximum sustained wind speeds of the cyclone were recorded at 200 kmph. 3. Koraput recorded the highest rainfall of 315 mm during the landfall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra coast as 1,80,000 people evacuated in Andhra and Odisha

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 28 October 2026

Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a GS3 case study on cyclonic storm impacts.

Why in news

Cyclone Arnab made landfall as a 'very severe' cyclonic storm on the Andhra Pradesh coast, leading to the evacuation of over 1,80,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Background

Cyclone Arnab was classified as a 'very severe' cyclonic storm by the IMD with sustained wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph. It impacted the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, causing heavy rainfall in districts like Visakhapatnam (315 mm) and Koraput (188 mm).

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Arnab was classified as a 'very severe' cyclonic storm, the third-highest category on the IMD scale.
FactMaximum sustained wind speeds of Cyclone Arnab were 125-135 kmph with gusts up to 150 kmph.
PlaceVisakhapatnam recorded the highest rainfall of 315 mm during the cyclone's landfall.
BodyThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the body responsible for reporting cyclonic storm classifications.

Prelims practice question

With reference to Cyclone Arnab, consider the following statements:

The cyclone was classified as a 'very severe' cyclonic storm by the IMD.
The maximum sustained wind speeds of the cyclone were recorded at 200 kmph.
Koraput recorded the highest rainfall of 315 mm during the landfall.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The maximum sustained wind speeds were 125-135 kmph. Statement 3 is incorrect: Visakhapatnam recorded the highest rainfall of 315 mm.

For Mains

Q. Examine the challenges in coastal disaster management in India and suggest measures to mitigate the impact of increasing cyclonic intensities on the eastern coast.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Early warning systems: Integration of real-time IMD data with local district-level evacuation protocols
Infrastructure resilience: Vulnerability of power grids and transport networks to high-velocity wind gusts
Coastal zoning: Balancing urban expansion in Andhra and Odisha with disaster-resilient buffer zones

Keywords: cyclonic storm · disaster mitigation · early warning system · coastal vulnerability · evacuation protocols

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