Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast

A cargo ​vesselwith 20 ​crew members was grounded off the coast of Andhra Pradesh remained stalled on Thursday

At least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained ​disrupted on Thursday, one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled ‌through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said.

The Times of India newspaper, citing local officials, put the death toll at ​nine, caused by electrocution as well as tree and ​house collapses.

Cyclone Arnab, classified by the ​India Meteorological Department as a very severe cyclonic storm – the third-highest ​category on its scale – made landfall in Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday.

(A). Depression over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining south Odisha
The Depression (Remnant of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Arnab”) over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining south Odisha moved nearly northwards with the speed of 18 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centered at 0830… pic.twitter.com/w4FhalYRrq

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 29, 2026

At least 15,000 electricity poles were damaged by the cyclone, state Chief Minister ​N Chandrababu Naidu was quoted as saying in a ​statement.

Power supply had been restored in most districts except for Konaseem and West ‌Godavari, ⁠the statement said.

Advances in technology enabled the government to identify the areas likely to face the greatest impact and limit loss of life and property, Naidu said.

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A Marshall Island-flagged cargo ​vessel, with 20 ​crew members on ⁠board, that was grounded off the coast of Andhra Pradesh remained stalled on Thursday because ​of rough seas, officials said.