Near which location did Cyclone Arnab make landfall on 28 October 2026?

Options

  • A. Puri, Odisha
  • B. Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
  • C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
  • Landfall Region: Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts.
  • Landfall Location: Between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, southwest of Yanam.
  • Latitude: Approximately 16.45° N.
  • Longitude: Approximately 81.9° E.
  • Distance from Narsapur: About 20 km east-northeast.
  • Distance from Yanam: About 40 km southwest.
  • Distance from Kakinada: About 60 km southwest.
  • Landfall Timing: Between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM IST.