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Cyclone Arnab To Wreak Havoc, Heavy Rain Warning In 17 States

October 28, 2026 • Vipin Kumar• 3 mins read
Weather Forecast

New Delhi: The weather has taken a sharp turn for the worse once again, leading to rain accompanied by thunder and lightning across various regions. The intensification of cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ is expected to disrupt normal daily life. In several parts of the southern states, rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms has caused a drop in temperatures, making the weather more pleasant.

Meanwhile, the weather has also deteriorated in the northeastern states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across 17 states due to the impact of ‘Arnab’. The IMD has also warned of wind speeds reaching up to 75 km/h. Furthermore, fishermen in coastal states have been advised to stay away from the sea.

States expected to receive heavy rainfall.

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall for the national capital, Delhi, as well as Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, significant rainfall is expected in Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Meteorological Department has also issued an alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.

Rainfall expected in Delhi

According to the Meteorological Department, a weather warning has been issued for Delhi for October 28. There is a possibility of hailstorms, and a significant shift in temperature is anticipated, with a potential drop of up to 5 degrees Celsius. Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h. In Delhi, the maximum temperature today is likely to be 30°C, while the minimum is expected to be 18°C.

Rain Expected in These Districts of UP

According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is expected in the Uttar Pradesh districts of Prayagraj, Meerut, Aligarh, Mathura, Agra, Jalaun, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Deoria, and Jhansi. A warning has been issued regarding stormy winds, with speeds potentially reaching up to 75 km/h. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to be 31°C, while the minimum is likely to be 21°C.

Heavy Rain Also Expected in Bihar

The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for the districts of Kaimur, Khagaria, Begusarai, Gaya, Saharsa, Aurangabad, Darbhanga, and Jehanabad. Wind speeds in these districts could reach up to 65 km/h. The sky may remain partly cloudy throughout the day. In Patna, the maximum temperature is expected to be 31°C, with a minimum of 23°C.

Weather Forecast for Madhya Pradesh

The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Khandwa, Indore, Betul, Mandla, Seoni, Chhindwara, Jabalpur, Ujjain, and Vidisha. Wind speeds in these areas are expected to reach 35 to 40 km/h. In Bhopal, for today, October 2,8 the maximum temperature is expected to be 28°C, and the minimum temperature is likely to be 20°C.

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