Cyclone Arnab 2026, Location, Naming, Tracker, Latest Updates

Cyclone Arnab 2026 refers to the weather system over the Bay of Bengal that has attracted attention as the next possible cyclone name. However, as of September 23, 2026, the system remains a deep depression and is not classified as a cyclonic storm. It is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast, with landfall expected near Kalingapatnam between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.

Cyclone Arnab Latest Updates

As of September 23, 2026, the deep depression of the Cyclone Arnab 2026 is approaching the coast after moving westwards at about 5 kmph. It is expected to cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur as a deep depression by September 23 night.

• Current Status: At 8:30 am on September 23, the system was centred about 60 km southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. It remained a deep depression.
• Movement: The system moved westwards at around 5 kmph during the previous six hours. It is expected to move further west-northwestwards towards the coast.
• Expected Landfall: The system is likely to cross the north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam, by September 23 night.

Cyclone Arnab 2026

The Cyclone Arnab 2026 system is located over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and is being monitored continuously by IMD.

• Cyclone Classification: The India Meteorological Department has indicated that the system is unlikely to intensify into a cyclone before landfall. Therefore, it is expected to retain deep depression status.
• Name Arnab: The name Arnab means ocean in Bengali. The name was contributed by Bangladesh for the regional tropical cyclone naming system.
• Formation Background: The system developed over the Bay of Bengal and intensified from a depression into a deep depression before approaching the north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast.
• Monitoring System: The system is under continuous observation by the Doppler Weather Radar at Visakhapatnam. Radar monitoring is tracking its movement and structure near the coast.
• Wind Conditions: Strong winds are expected along the affected coastal areas. The system may produce gusty winds along with heavy rainfall during its approach and landfall.

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Cyclone Arnab Impacts

The main concern from the Cyclone Arnab system is heavy rainfall, strong winds, rough seas, flooding and localised landslide risks across affected areas.

• Heavy Rainfall: Odisha may receive light to moderate rain at most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at several locations and extremely heavy rain at isolated places.
• Andhra Pradesh Rain: Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are likely to receive widespread rainfall. Heavy to very heavy rain and isolated extremely heavy rainfall are expected on September 23 and 24.
• West Bengal: Several parts of West Bengal may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall until Saturday morning. Coastal areas may experience stronger rainfall as the system crosses the coast.
• Flood Risk: Heavy rainfall can increase water levels in rivers, water bodies and dams. Low lying areas may face waterlogging and local flooding during intense rainfall.
• Landslide Risk: Odisha authorities identified 140 landslide prone areas in Gajapati. Rain related risks were also reported from Ganjam, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada and Nabarangpur.
• Sea Conditions: Very rough seas are expected over the westcentral and northwest Bay of Bengal until the evening of September 24. Coastal waters may gradually improve afterwards.
• Local Damage: Heavy rain has already resulted in reports of trees being uprooted, houses being damaged, rainwater entering homes and muddy water flowing down hills.

Cyclone Arnab 2026 Management

Preparedness of Cyclone Arnab 2026 focuses on evacuation, shelter management, emergency services, weather monitoring, essential supplies and protection of vulnerable communities.

• Evacuation: At least 5,000 people were moved to safer locations in Odisha. Pregnant women and elderly persons were among those shifted to cyclone centres and temporary relief camps.
• Emergency Services: Essential supplies, equipment, health services and emergency teams were kept ready. Disaster mitigation teams were placed on high alert for rapid response.
• Shelter Preparedness: Cyclone and flood shelters were kept ready in vulnerable districts. Temporary relief camps were also arranged for evacuated residents.
• Vulnerable Areas: Authorities restricted access to identified landslide prone locations. Continuous monitoring was carried out in areas considered vulnerable to landslides and mudslides.
• Water Monitoring: Officials monitored water levels in rivers, water bodies and dams to identify possible flood risks during periods of intense rainfall.
• Public Safety: People were advised to stay indoors during strong winds. They should avoid windows, damaged structures, trees, large hoardings, floodwater and exposed electrical equipment.
• Emergency Kit: Residents should keep drinking water, food, medicines, first aid supplies, torches, batteries, candles, matches and power banks ready for at least two to three days.
• Evacuation Rules: People in coastal, low lying and flood prone areas should immediately follow evacuation orders. They should move to designated shelters or safer higher ground.

Cyclone Arnab Tracker

The Cyclone Arnab 2026 is being tracked by the latest monitoring systems of the India Meteorological Department Doppler Weather Radar. It’s latest updates are shared to the authorities to improve and monitor preparations to reduce the impacts of the storm.

• On September 23, 08:30 AM, the system was around 60 km southeast of Kalingapatnam and was moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast.
• At 11:30 AM, it was near 18.0°N and 84.4°E, about 50 km southeast of Kalingapatnam and 120 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam.
• At that time, the system was about 150 km south-southwest of Gopalpur and 250 km southwest of Puri, showing its movement towards the coast.
• The system is expected to cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam, during the night of September 23.
• Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are expected to face the strongest effects. Heavy rainfall may also affect West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
• Visakhapatnam, Kalingapatnam, Gopalpur, Puri, Vijayawada and Kolkata are among the locations mentioned in connection with rainfall and weather impacts.