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Cyclone Arnab Begins Landfall on India’s East Coast

The very severe cyclonic storm began crossing Andhra Pradesh’s coast near Yanam early Wednesday local time, with winds of 125-135 km/h gusting to 150, India’s weather agency said. The state says 84,396 people were evacuated; Odisha is moving about 48,000 more.

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Original TruthRank graphic. Figures per IMD bulletins and the Andhra Pradesh chief minister, Oct. 27, 2026.
Original TruthRank graphic. Figures per IMD bulletins and the Andhra Pradesh chief minister, Oct. 27, 2026.Graphic: TruthRank (original; no photos or logos)

What’s confirmed

  • The very severe cyclonic storm began crossing Andhra Pradesh’s coast near Yanam early Wednesday local time, with winds of 125-135 km/h gusting to 150, India’s weather agency said.
  • The state says 84,396 people were evacuated; Odisha is moving about 48,000 more.

Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: Reuters, AP and The Hindu.

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  • Now: 94% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record

Plus the primary source: IMD cyclone advisory No. 15.
✓Reuters Counted
https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3998328-cyclone-arnab-begins-making-landfall-in-indias-andhra-pradesh-state
✓AP Counted
https://apnews.com/article/cyclone-arnab-india-andhra-pradesh-fd0a9f90e69b0e792433c808e793610f
✓The Hindu Counted
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cyclone-arnab-flights-trains-cancelled-as-rain-batters-ap-30000-boats-brought-ashore-southern-odisha-on-edge/article71632559.ece
·Primary source Plus the primary source: IMD cyclone advisory No. 15.
https://mausam.imd.gov.in/backend/assets/cyclone_pdf/Tropical_cyclone_advisory_No_15_based_on_1800_UTC_of_27_10_2026.pdf

Updated / Corrected log

  • Published at 94% with 3 independent confirmations.

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