Logisticswall | Weather & Supply Chain
Cyclone Arnab is moving across the Bay of Bengal towards India's eastern coastline, with landfall expected between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh by the morning of 28 October 2026. Forecasts indicate sustained winds of 115–125 km/h, with gusts reaching 140 km/h as the storm approaches the coast. Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha face the greatest immediate risk of heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
Impact on Ports, Trade and Transport
Severe weather could disrupt port operations, cargo handling, vessel movements and coastal transport. Heavy rainfall may cause waterlogging, road closures and delays in container movement, while rough seas pose risks to fishing vessels and other marine traffic. Shipments moving through affected areas may experience schedule changes and delivery delays. Businesses should prepare for possible interruptions to trucking, warehousing and regional supply chains.
Safety Measures: What You Should Do
Residents in vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas should follow evacuation instructions, secure loose outdoor objects, keep emergency supplies ready and avoid flooded roads. Fishermen must comply with official restrictions on going to sea. Businesses and logistics operators should secure cargo, review vessel and truck schedules, protect warehouse equipment and confirm contingency arrangements with transport partners.
The priority is safety, not schedule commitments. Monitor the latest advisories from the India Meteorological Department and local authorities, and avoid relying on outdated forecasts as the cyclone approaches.
Logisticswall will continue to monitor developments affecting India's eastern coast, maritime operations and supply-chain movement.
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