India, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab stalled near the Andhra Pradesh coast, prolonging its landfall process into the morning of October 28.

IMD forecast sustained winds of 115-125km/h, gusting to 140km/h, near the landfall area.

The US Navy's JTWC estimated peak sustained winds of 222km/h, using a different measurement method.

Visakhapatnam recorded 217mm of rainfall, while flash flood warnings were issued for coastal Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions.

Storm surges threatened coastal flooding in Yanam and Kakinada.

Cyclone Arnab has become nearly stationary close to the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, bringing fierce winds, storm surge and rainfall, as its landfall process continues into the morning of Octobe...