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, 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

According to the latest IMD Tropical Weather Outlook issued on September 25, 2026, the system has moved north-northwestwards and weakened from a deep depression into a depression over south interior Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh. At 05:30 AM on September 25, it was located close to Nuapada in Odisha and about 120 km southeast of Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
The system is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and maintain depression intensity for the next 12 hours. It is then expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during the following 12 hours.

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 Bay of Bengal Deep Depression 2026 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.

• Odisha Impact: Odisha remains among the worst-affected regions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several areas, with extremely heavy rainfall possible at isolated places.
• Red Alert Areas: Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam faced warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall on September 24.
• Further Rainfall: Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri are expected to receive heavy rainfall during September 24-25.
• Andhra Pradesh: Coastal Andhra Pradesh is also experiencing the system’s effects. Squally weather and strong winds are expected along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts.
• West Bengal: Parts of West Bengal are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Darjeeling and Kalimpong were also under landslide warnings.
• 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: About 8,000 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.

• Current Bay of Bengal Deep Depression 2026 Status: According to the IMD update of September 25, 2026, the system has weakened from a deep depression into a depression over south interior Odisha and adjoining Chhattisgarh.
• Landfall Location: The system crossed between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam, after moving west-northwestwards towards the coast.
• Post-Landfall Movement: The system is now moving north-northwestwards after landfall. IMD expects it to maintain depression intensity for the next 12 hours and then weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during the subsequent 12 hours.
• Wind Forecast: At 05:30 AM on September 25, the depression had maximum sustained surface winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph. IMD forecasts winds of 35-45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, by 05:30 PM on September 25, followed by further weakening.
• Preparedness: Odisha placed collectors of 11 districts on high alert. Cyclone and flood shelters were kept ready, while at least 5,000 people were moved to safer locations.
• Post-Landfall Monitoring: Authorities continue to monitor the system as it moves inland across Odisha and adjoining Chhattisgarh. IMD expects associated extreme weather over east, east-central and subsequently adjoining northern plains during the next 3-4 days.
• Current Location: As of September 25, the depression was located near 20.5°N and 82.5°E, close to Nuapada in Odisha.
• Expected Weakening: The system is likely to weaken further because of its movement over land. IMD forecasts that it will become a well-marked low-pressure area by September 26, 2026.