Delhi Weather Changes in 24 Hours as Arnab Cyclone Nears

Delhi and several other states are preparing for a shift in weather over the next 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department has linked the change to Cyclone Arnab, which has affected the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to influence weather across the country for several days.

Cyclone Arnab, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, reached the Andhra Pradesh coast today between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to the south of Yanam. It is now moving towards Andhra Pradesh. Its impact is expected to persist for three to four days, bringing unsettled weather to many regions.

Delhi forecast

Partial cloud cover is likely in Delhi during the afternoon or evening. The maximum temperature may be around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 16 degrees Celsius. Storms and rain are possible tomorrow and again on October 30.

Rain and wind alerts in the north and east

Uttar Pradesh may see rain, thunder, lightning and strong winds from October 28 to 31. Eastern Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness widespread rain on October 29 and 30. In Bihar, the cyclone's effect is set to be noticeable, with a yellow rain alert issued for 13 districts.

Jharkhand, Odisha and Bengal

Jharkhand may continue to receive rain until October 30, with strong winds reaching 50 to 60 kilometres per hour in some areas. Lightning is also a concern. Gangetic West Bengal may see widespread rain on October 28 and 29, while Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may receive it on October 29 and 30. Odisha may experience heavy rain for two to three days.