Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Cyclonic storm 'Arnab' has increased its forward speed from 8 kmph to 15 kmph and is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. The storm is expected to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam and wind speeds are likely to reach 115-125 kmph.

Several parts of Odisha are expected to receive rain from October 27, as the cyclone and another weather system near the Tamil Nadu coast could influence conditions over the state.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional director Sarat Chandra Sahoo said that the storm could intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm before reaching the coast.

"The storm is moving towards Andhra Pradesh. We expect it to intensify further and become a very severe cyclon...