India, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28.

Coastal Andhra Pradesh faces extremely heavy rainfall and winds of 115-125 km/h, with gusts reaching 140 km/h.

Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh are also on alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds.

A western disturbance could bring rain and thunderstorms to northern India, with snowfall possible in the higher reaches of the Himalayas.

Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, raising concerns over heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal safety in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Meanwhile, an approaching w...