Cyclone Arnab is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm Tuesday and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast Thursday. (Representative Image)

Cyclone Arnab intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on Monday night, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red warning for the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts.

Here are 10 key questions answered about the storm, its expected landfall and the preparedness measures announced by the two states.

01 What is Cyclone Arnab?

Cyclone Arnab, pronounced as "Ornab" is an active very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is the first cyclonic storm of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season.

02 What is the latest update?

Cyclone Arnab moved west-northwestwards at 25 kmph in the six hours preceding 2.30 am IST on October 27, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).…