Cyclone Arnab Live Tracker Map on Windy: Deep Depression Nears Odisha-Andhra Coast, Landfall Tonight
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast and is expected to cross near Kalingapatnam between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur tonight. IMD has warned of heavy rain, squally winds and rough seas, while the system remains a deep depression.
A weather system over the Bay of Bengal, widely tracked as Cyclone Arnab 2026, is advancing steadily towards the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coastline. As of September 23, 2026, the system remains classified as a deep depression rather than a full-fledged cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Moving west-northwestwards at approximately 5 kmph, the weather disturbance is forecast to make landfall close to Kalingapatnam, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, by tonight.
The system is situated over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and is under continuous observation by the Doppler Weather Radar stationed at Visakhapatnam. IMD meteorologists have indicated that the deep depression is unlikely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm prior to reaching land. Despite retaining deep depression status, the storm's extensive cloud bands are generating strong gusty winds, turbulent sea conditions, and widespread downpours across multiple eastern states. When Will Cyclone Arnab Make Landfall and Which States Will Be Worst Affected?
Cyclone Arnab Live Tracker Map on Windy
Cyclone Arnab: Current Location and Landfall Trajectory
Tracking data confirmed the system's close proximity to the coast throughout Wednesday. At 8:30 am on September 23, the deep depression was centered about 60 km southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. By 11:30 am, coordinates placed it near latitude 18.0°N and longitude 84.4°E—roughly 50 km southeast of Kalingapatnam, 120 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam, 150 km south-southwest of Gopalpur, and 250 km southwest of Puri.
The name Arnab, contributed by Bangladesh under the regional tropical cyclone naming framework, translates to "ocean" in Bengali. Meteorologists project the center of the deep depression will cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur near Kalingapatnam during the late hours of September 23 before moving inland and gradually weakening. Cyclone Arnab Update: Deep Depression Nears North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha Coast; Landfall Expected by Night of September 23.
Heavy Rainfall, Flood Threats, and Landslide Risks
The primary threats associated with the approaching weather system include torrential rainfall, localized inundation, rough seas, and hill-slope instabilities. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are bracing for widespread downpours, with isolated extremely heavy spells predicted through September 24. Odisha is similarly experiencing light to moderate rain at most locations, accompanied by heavy to very heavy rainfall across southern districts.
In West Bengal, heavy to very heavy showers are forecast to persist until Saturday morning, impacting coastal belts and Kolkata. The surge in precipitation has raised water levels across key reservoirs, rivers, and drainage channels, resulting in waterlogged urban areas and localized flooding. Heavy rain has already triggered initial damage reports, including uprooted trees, damaged dwellings, and muddy water flowing down hillsides. In Odisha, authorities have flagged 140 landslide-prone zones in Gajapati district, alongside heightened slope-failure risks in Ganjam, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, and Nabarangpur.
Evacuation Drives and Emergency Preparedness
State disaster management authorities across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have activated large-scale mitigation measures. In Odisha, at least 5,000 residents living in vulnerable coastal and low-lying zones have been relocated to multipurpose cyclone shelters and temporary relief camps, prioritizing pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
Disaster mitigation units, medical teams, and emergency personnel remain on high alert with backup power supplies, drinking water, and essential medicines. Maritime authorities have advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the westcentral and northwest Bay of Bengal until the evening of September 24 due to rough to very rough sea conditions. Residents along the projected path have been urged to stay indoors during intense wind bursts, avoid waterlogged structures or exposed electrical equipment, and keep emergency food, water, and power banks stocked for two to three days.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 23, 2026 07:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).