Weather today: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana receive heavy rainfall alert as Cyclone Arnab intensifies; check latest IMD update

Several parts of India are preparing for a spell of unsettled weather as the Bay of Bengal system moves towards the eastern coast. The approaching cyclone has raised concerns over coastal safety, travel disruption and flooding in vulnerable areas, with authorities urging residents to follow official warnings.

The weather threat is expected to evolve over the next few days, with the heaviest rain forecast in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam before the system makes landfall. Odisha, Telangana and parts of central and eastern India are also likely to see intense showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh, Yanam under red alert

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Arnab was over the west-central Bay of Bengal on October 26 and was expected to strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm. The system is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, by the forenoon of October 28.


The storm could bring sustained winds of 115-125 kmph, with gusts reaching 140 kmph. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall on October 27 and 28, followed by heavy rain in some areas on October 29.

IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari and Eluru districts, as well as Yanam. Several other Andhra Pradesh districts are under orange or yellow alerts, according to the warnings reported on October 26.

Residents in affected coastal areas should monitor local administration advisories, particularly those concerning evacuation, transport and access to vulnerable locations.

Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana rainfall forecast

Odisha is likely to experience very heavy rainfall on October 27, with extremely heavy showers possible at isolated places on October 28. The IMD has forecast further very heavy rainfall on October 29. Thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions may accompany the rain.

Chhattisgarh is also expected to see an intensification of rainfall. Extremely heavy showers are forecast over south Chhattisgarh on October 28 and north Chhattisgarh on October 29. Vidarbha may receive heavy rainfall from October 28 to 30, while parts of east Madhya Pradesh are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain later in the week.

Telangana is forecast to receive heavy rainfall on October 27, with extremely heavy showers possible at isolated places on October 28. Rainfall and thunderstorms may continue on October 29. The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of the state.

Tamil Nadu and Kerala weather today

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are among the regions forecast to receive isolated heavy rainfall on October 27. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds may accompany the showers. Squally weather is also expected along and off the north Tamil Nadu coast from the evening of October 27 into October 28.

Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Residents should follow local weather advisories as conditions may change during the day.

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand weather

Rainfall activity is expected to increase in parts of northern and eastern India later in the week.

East Uttar Pradesh is forecast to receive widespread rainfall on October 29 and 30, with very heavy showers possible at isolated places. Heavy rainfall may continue in isolated areas on October 31. Uttarakhand is likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall on October 30.

Bihar is expected to see more widespread rainfall from October 29, with very heavy showers possible at isolated places on October 30 and 31. Jharkhand may also receive heavy rain between October 28 and 30. Parts of West Bengal and Sikkim are forecast to experience heavy rainfall later in the week.

Delhi-NCR weather today

Delhi and the surrounding areas are likely to remain largely dry on October 27, with no significant rainfall forecast in the supplied outlook for the day.

The weather may change later in the week. Isolated to scattered rainfall is forecast over Delhi, Haryana and Punjab between October 28 and 30, with gusty winds possible on October 29 and 30.

West Bengal and Kolkata weather today

West Bengal is likely to see an increase in rainfall as Cyclone Arnab moves towards the eastern coast. While heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of the state later in the week, residents should remain alert to changing weather conditions. Kolkata may also experience spells of rain as the system influences weather across eastern India.

Bay of Bengal sea conditions and fishermen advisory

IMD has warned that sea conditions over the west-central Bay of Bengal could become very high and then phenomenal as Cyclone Arnab approaches the coast. Strong winds and squally weather are expected along and off the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the west-central and adjoining northwest and southwest Bay of Bengal during October 26-28, and along and off the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts during October 27-28.

People in coastal areas should follow official cyclone bulletins and local emergency instructions. The latest IMD warnings should be checked for district-specific updates as the system moves towards the coast.

Inputs from agencies