Deep depression intensifies into Cyclonic Storm Arnab
India’s meteorological agency reports the system classified as a deep depression is strengthening and expected to become Cyclonic Storm Arnab. Forecasts indicate a west‑northwest track, with further intensification into a severe cyclonic storm over the west‑central Bay of Bengal by midnight on 26 October 2026. The India Meteorological Department bulletin describes the likelihood as very high and urges authorities to monitor coastal regions for potential hazards.