The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28 and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with wind speeds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph.
Holiday for schools, colleges in Palakkad on October 26 Heavy rain and landslides disrupted vehicular movement on the Pachamalai ghat road in the district on Sunday. Thenpuranadu, Vathalai, Sirugudi, Samayapuram, Musiri, and Tiruchi junction were among the places where heavy rain was recorded in the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m on Sunday. Koppampatti received 70 mm rainfall While Thenpuranadu recorded 120 mm rainfall. Kallakudi, Devimangalam and Sirugudi recorded 42.4 mm, 53 mm and 67 mm respectively. Tiruchi junction recorded 43.6 mm rainfall.
Watch: Cyclone Arnab: Odisha steps up preparedness; fishing suspended in parts of Tamil Nadu All educational institutions in Palakkad district, including professional colleges, will remain closed on Monday (October 26) due to continued heavy rain, District Collector K. The holiday applies to anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centres, coaching centres and special classes. Examinations scheduled in advance will be held as planned. Jayankondam and Sidhamalli in Ariyalur district, Kulithalai and Krishnarayapuram in Karur district also received heavy rainfall. Heavy rains trigger landslides on Pachamalai ghat, closing Mangalam and Koraiyar falls and disrupting traffic in Tiruchi and nearby districts.
Previously scheduled fairs and festivals may proceed with adequate safety measures, the Collector said. Sudheer announced here on Sunday. Many parts of Tiruchi, Karur, Perambalur, and Ariyalur districts recorded heavy rain on Sunday.
In the Nilgiris, District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru announced a holiday for schools in Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Kundah taluks. The continuous spell led to the damage of two high-tension poles, nine low-tension poles and one distribution transformer. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Officials briefed the Chief Minister on evacuation plans, rehabilitation centres, food and drinking water supplies, medical assistance, power restoration and other precautionary measures. Ramanathapuram District Collector Sivaguru Prabhakar declared a holiday for schools across the district. Here’s the full story
Heavy damage to infrastructure was reported, with 15 huts partly damaged, one hut fully collapsed and 16 revetments damaged across the district, according to official data from the district administration. A total of 28 trees were uprooted. Nilgiris faces 62 landslips in 24 hours amid heavy rainfall, disrupting travel and tourism with widespread damage and suspended services. Several districts in Tamil Nadu received moderate to heavy rainfall till 5.30 a.m. on Monday (October 26, 2026), according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC). The weather station in Pamban received 11.4 cm, followed by Coimbatore (8 cm), HRS Vijayanagaram in Nilgiris and Palani 7 cm each, Vedasandur in Dindigul 6 cm. Read the full story here AP CM Naidu orders high alert as cyclone nears Andhra Pradesh coast; 10 NDRF, 11 SDRF ready for evacuation, relief, and power restoration. Schools in Ramanathapuram district, four taluks in the Nilgiris district and Periyakulam block in Theni district will remain closed on Monday (October 26) following rainfall. Theni District Collector Sivakrishnamurthy also declared a holiday for schools in Periyakulam block. -THB The Odisha Government on Sunday (October 25) stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment, while Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi deputed eight ministers to vulnerable districts. 2026) evening, “the depression over eastcentral and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal moved southwestwards with speed of 5 kmph during past six hours, [and] intensified into a deep depression, according to a bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department on Sunday (October 25. It lay centered in the Bay, about 420 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman Islands, and 870 km east-southeast of Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu faces heavy rain with several districts recording significant rainfall as schools close across multiple districts due to the weather system. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday reviewed the State’s preparedness to deal with the impending cyclone, directing officials to remain on high alert and minimise disruption to people’s lives.
Fisherfolk along the Kakinada coast have been alerted to suspend fishing activities in view of heavy rains and strong winds expected from October 27. Kakinada, East Godavari districts step up cyclone preparedness The ecologically fragile Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu was hit by as many as 62 landslips in the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. on Sunday (October 25, 2026), following light to moderate spell of rain across the district. He directed officials to prioritise public safety, evacuation and emergency response, reiterating the State’s zero-casualty objective. -PTI The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert ahead of a severe cyclonic storm which is expected to make landfall on the morning of October 28, with winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph. Cyclone expected to intensify into a very severe storm and cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 28, prompting evacuations and disaster preparations. Several areas are likely to witness gusty winds during the thunderstorms, at speeds reaching 40 kmph to 50 kmph. Read the full story here Forecasts predict moderate to heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with looming cyclonic storm impacts through Oct 28.
Those engaged in marine fishing have been asked to return to their respective fish landing centres. Kakinada Joint Collector Apoorva Bharat has directed officials to defer their leave during the cyclone period and remain available to handle the situation until further instructions. Revenue, Civil Supplies and Fisheries officials have been asked to ensure adequate fuel supplies at filling stations and deliver gas cylinders within two days. Control rooms have been set up at the Collectorate and all mandal headquarters, and relief camps have been identified. Mr. Heavy rain is likely to occur over isolated places in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts. The remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are likely to witness moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning at many places.
Majhi said although the system was forecast to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, the Odisha government would take no chances and remain fully prepared to deal with any eventuality. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Pudukottai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts on Monday.
