Cyclone Arnab: Three Dead, One Injured in Andhra Pradesh; 53 Train Services Cancelled

Andhra Pradesh, 28th October 2026: At least three people have died and one person has been seriously injured in accidents related to Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh, with falling trees and collapsed power infrastructure reported across affected areas.

Forty-six-year-old Chokka Kishore Kumar died after a tree fell on him in Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, around midnight. Meanwhile, newspaper vendor Rambabu was seriously injured when an electric pole collapsed near a temple on Wednesday morning. He is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU).

In Visakhapatnam, a 53-year-old man died after coming into contact with a live electric wire that had fallen into a farm drain.

A 55-year-old woman also died after stepping on an exposed power line outside her home in Yelamanchili, Anakapalle district, on Wednesday morning.

The cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal districts. The storm has also disrupted transport services, with 53 train services scheduled for 27th and 28th October cancelled as a precautionary measure.

Flight operations have also faced disruptions, with several services cancelled or affected at airports across coastal Andhra Pradesh. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status before travelling.

Authorities have deployed disaster response teams and intensified precautionary measures in affected areas. Residents have been urged to stay away from fallen electric wires, damaged power infrastructure and waterlogged areas as the administration continues to respond to the cyclone’s impact.