NASA Highlights Cyclone Arnab After Landfall in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi, October 29, 2026: NASA's Earth Observatory has highlighted Cyclone Arnab in its Image of the Day feature published on October 29, drawing attention to the storm that recently affected India's eastern coast. According to NASA, Arnab, the first named storm of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, emerged in the Bay of Bengal on October 25 before making landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The storm's development has been documented through satellite observations, which help scientists monitor weather systems and understand changes in the Earth's atmosphere. Cyclones can bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal hazards. Satellite monitoring provides important information that supports weather analysis and disaster preparedness. The storm's impact has also been reported by Reuters, which described casualties, evacuations and damage along India's eastern coast. Authorities continue to assess the effects of the cyclone. Sources: NASA Earth Observatory and Reuters. Published October 29, 2026.