With reference to Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The storm moved slower than predicted, providing a wide evacuation window. 2. The cyclone hit the state of Odisha on October 28. 3. The cyclone recorded core wind speeds of 125-135 kmph. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra Pradesh with 135 kmph winds, causing five deaths

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 29 October 2026

Disaster Management and Climate Change: a GS3 case study on rapid storm intensification and evacuation challenges.

Why in news

Cyclone Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh as a very severe cyclonic storm on October 28, causing five deaths and significant rainfall, highlighting challenges in rapid storm intensification and forecasting.

Background

Cyclone Arnab recorded core wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and dropped over 100 mm of rain in districts like Visakhapatnam and Kakinada. The storm moved faster than predicted, leading to a narrower evacuation window for high-risk settlements.

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Arnab core wind speeds: 125-135 kmph
PlaceImpacted districts in Andhra Pradesh: Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Kalingapatnam, Kakinada, and Machilipatnam
BodyIMD (India Meteorological Department) issued alerts for seven districts
FactRainfall recorded: Over 100 mm in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Prelims practice question

With reference to Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The storm moved slower than predicted, providing a wide evacuation window.
The cyclone hit the state of Odisha on October 28.
The cyclone recorded core wind speeds of 125-135 kmph.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The storm moved faster than predicted, leading to a narrower evacuation window. Statement 2 is incorrect: The cyclone hit Andhra Pradesh.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges posed by rapid cyclonic storm intensification in the North Indian Ocean and suggest measures to improve early warning systems.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Forecasting limitations: Rapid intensification and faster-than-expected movement complicating evacuation windows
Soil saturation risks: Compounded flooding risk due to incomplete drainage from previous monsoon cycles
Socio-economic trade-offs: Balancing essential service suspensions (power, transport) against economic disruption

Keywords: cyclonic storm · rapid intensification · disaster management · early warning systems · soil saturation · climate resilience

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