New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a very heavy rainfall alert in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, in the wake of Cyclone Arnab.

Moving at a speed of 25 km/h over the past six hours, Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' is projected to make landfall near Yanam, Andhra Pradesh - between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam - by Wednesday morning (October 28), bringing dangerous winds and extremely heavy rainfall.

Here's what the IMD has predicted in different states:

A yellow alert has been issued in several districts if ANdhra Pradesh including" West Godavari Krishna, NTR, Anakapalli, Eluru, Kakinada, East Godavari, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, and Srikakulam.

A red alert has been issued i...