National 28 October 2026
Severe Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall Along Andhra Pradesh and Yanam Coasts
Why in the News?
Severe Cyclonic Storm **'Cyclone Arnab'**, which developed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coasts of **Andhra Pradesh** and the **Yanam** region of Puducherry on October 28, 2026, causing heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Nomenclature & Etymology:
- **Name Suggested By:** **Bangladesh**.
- **Meaning:** In the Bengali language, 'Arnab' translates to **'Ocean' or 'Sea'**.
- **Naming Framework:** Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region are named according to a rotational list approved by WMO/ESCAP panel members, which comprises 13 countries.
- Affected Regions & Red Alert:
- **Primary Impact Zones:** Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam (Puducherry).
- **Districts Under Red Alert:** Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, and Bapatla.
- **Secondary Impact:** Heavy rainfall warnings issued for southern districts of Odisha and adjacent states.
Static GK Facts:
- IMD (India Meteorological Department):
- Established: **1875**.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- Director-General: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra (popularly known as the "Cyclone Man of India").
- WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones:
- Includes **13 member countries**: India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen.
- Yanam: A territorial enclave of the Union Territory of Puducherry, geographically located within the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which country proposed the name 'Arnab' for the Severe Cyclonic Storm that formed in the Bay of Bengal in October 2026?
A: Bangladesh
Q: What does the Bengali word 'Arnab' mean?
A: Ocean / Sea
Q: On October 28, 2026, Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the coasts of which state and Union Territory enclave?
A: Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry (Yanam)
Q: In which year was the India Meteorological Department (IMD) established?
A: 1875
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