With reference to Cyclone Arnab and its impact, consider the following statements: 1. The cyclone was classified as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 135kph. 2. The India Meteorological Department forecasted a 1.5m storm surge during the landfall. 3. A total of 200,000 people were evacuated from the affected coastal regions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra Pradesh with 135kph winds; 180,000 people evacuated

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

Coastal disaster management and climate change impacts: a relevant GS3 and Environment case study.

Why in news

Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh with 135kph winds, leading to the evacuation of 180,000 people and regional disruptions in Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Background

Cyclone Arnab was classified as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds reaching 135kph (84mph). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a 1.5m storm surge during the landfall in Andhra Pradesh.

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Arnab wind speeds reached up to 135kph (84mph)
Fact180,000 people were evacuated from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
FactIMD forecasted a 1.5m storm surge for the landfall
PlaceNepal suspended trekking permits for three days due to the cyclone
PlaceSri Lanka closed schools due to flash flood warnings

Prelims practice question

With reference to Cyclone Arnab and its impact, consider the following statements:

The cyclone was classified as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 135kph.
The India Meteorological Department forecasted a 1.5m storm surge during the landfall.
A total of 200,000 people were evacuated from the affected coastal regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states 180,000 people were evacuated.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in coastal disaster management in India and suggest measures to mitigate the impact of increasing cyclonic intensities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Need for multi-purpose cyclone shelters and reinforced coastal embankments
Early warning limitations: Challenges in real-time communication to remote coastal and mountainous regions
Transboundary impact: Coordination required for regional disaster management in the Bay of Bengal

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

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