IMD Issues Rain Alerts for Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu; Cyclone Arnab Develops
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for multiple states across India on Wednesday, October 28,
• A developing cyclonic system, named Cyclone Arnab, over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Bihar, and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu is forecast to experience light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas, particularly in southern districts and the Western Ghats. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR is likely to see partly cloudy skies, with isolated to scattered rainfall expected between October 28 and November
Impact & Risks
Cyclone Arnab is expected to cause significant rainfall and gusty winds in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Bihar, and West Bengal, with Odisha under a red warning for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in southern districts. These conditions may lead to waterlogging, localised flooding, and disruptions to daily life. Bihar and West Bengal may also experience thunderstorms and lightning, posing risks to residents. Tamil Nadu's southern districts and Western Ghats could see isolated rainfall, while Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh may face changing weather patterns. Karnataka is expected to remain largely unaffected, with minimal impact from the cyclone.
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