Cyclone Arnab continues along Andhra coast | Highlighting

Under the potential impact of Cyclone ‘Arnab’, Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness unseasonal rain, thundershowers and strong winds between October 28 and 31.

Winds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour are forecast in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Ghazipur and Ballia on October 28, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for these districts.

An orange warning has been issued for October 29 due to the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds in several districts.

Rainfall is forecast in several areas including Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Amethi and Sultanpur.

On October 30, heavy rain and strong winds are also likely in Bareilly, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur, along with a few districts of Purvanchal, Awadh and the Terai region. As a result, daily temperatures may drop by 5 to 8 degrees Celsius.

The Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner’s office has issued precautionary instructions to the general public and farmers in light of the forecast, while the administration is also emphasizing relief and rescue preparations, an official statement issued on Monday evening said.

The relief commissioner’s office urged people to follow weather-related warnings and the administration’s guidance. — PTI