Tropical Cyclone Arnab is moving towards Andhra Pradesh, and it could affect both air and train travel. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm has developed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to hit the north Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning. Airlines like Air India and IndiGo have warned passengers about possible flight disruptions. Scroll down to know more!
Air India & IndiGo Issue Travel Advisory
#TravelAdvisory
Weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October.
Guests are advised to check their flight status on Air India website: https://t.co/5iUupOoKz2
Road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather. Please allow extra time for your journey to the airport.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
— Air India (@airindia) October 27, 2026
Air India took to its social media handle to warn air travellers about possible disruptions. According to the advisory, Cyclone Arnab may affect flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on October 27. To avoid last-minute hassle at the airport, the airline advised passengers to check their flight status on its website. Road travel may also be affected, so plan your journey accordingly. Air India Express also issued the same advisory and asked travellers to keep checking updates on its official website.
Travel Advisory
Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to and from Visakhapatnam are impacted.
Impacted customers are being notified through the contact details provided at the time of booking. In case of a flight cancellation, customers may opt for a refund or an alternate flight through Plan B.
We appreciate your continued patience and understanding. Your comfort and safety remain our top priority.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) October 27, 2026
IndiGo has also issued a travel advisory, stating that weather conditions have affected flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. The airline is contacting affected passengers using the details they provided during booking. If your flight gets cancelled, you can opt for a refund or choose an alternative flight.
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How Many Trains Are Cancelled?
The South Central Railway shared that a total of 11 trains are cancelled. It includes Secunderabad-Howrah (12704), Secunderabad-Bhubaneswar New (17016), Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam (12728), Mahabubnagar-Visakhapatnam (12862), Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Garib Rath (12740), Lingampalli-Kakinada Town (12776), Lingampalli-Narsapur (17256), Lingampalli-Kakinada Port (12738), Hazur Sahib Nanded-Sambalpur (20810), Charlapalli-Srikakulam (07037) and Srikakulam Road-Charlapalli (07038).
Also, the Nagarsol-Narsapur train running on October 27 is partially cancelled between Charlapalli and Narsapur. As per DD News, adding to the disruptions, South Coast Railway has cancelled 61 trains as a precautionary measure.
Stay updated with all the travelling information!
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