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October 31, 2026 2:12 PM

Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash Bihar; red alert for Sitamarhi, Madhubani

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is likely to affect several parts of Bihar on Saturday under the influence of a weather system originating in the Bay of Bengal, according to the Meteorological Department. The Patna Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for Bhojpur, Saran, Siwan, West Champaran, East Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Banka, Bhagalpur, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, and Jamui, warning of thunderstorms, rain and gusty ...

October 30, 2026 11:54 AM

Cyclone Arnab puts two Bihar districts on red alert; weather warnings issued for others

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for several districts of Bihar on Friday under the impact of Cyclone Arnab, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. A red alert has been issued for Sitamarhi and Madhubani, where extremely heavy rainfall and lightning are likely. An orange alert has been issued for Darbhanga, Sheohar, East Champaran and West Champaran, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds of 40-...

October 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra Coast, weakens; Odisha evacuates over 30,000 people

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast on Wednesday morning and weakened into a severe cyclonic storm, prompting heightened preparedness across southern Odisha, where more than 30,000 people have been evacuated to safety. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process was completed by Wednesday morning, with the system moving entirely over land. The cyclone crossed the coast between 2 am and 8 am, with maximum sustained wind speed...

October 28, 2026 10:24 AM

Schools closed in parts of J’khand till Oct 29 in view of cyclone ‘Arnab’

Schools in four districts of Jharkhand will remain closed on October 28 and 29 due to rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, officials said on Wednesday. The district administrations of Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega have ordered the closure of schools in view of the prevailing weather conditions. According to an official statement, all government, government-aided and private schools in Ranchi district will suspend academic activities for students from Kindergarten to Class ...

October 28, 2026 9:55 AM

Aviation Ministry reviews fog preparedness, directs airlines to provide timely passenger updates

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines and airport operators to strengthen preparations for the upcoming winter fog season, with a focus on timely flight updates, operational readiness and assistance to passengers during disruptions. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha on Tuesday chaired the first fog preparedness meeting for the 2026–27 winter season. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the fog season is expected to run from December 15, 202...

October 28, 2026 9:44 AM

Cyclone Arnab: 2,199 shelters identified, medical teams and emergency services on alert

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday reviewed the state's preparedness and response to Cyclone Arnab with around 32,000 officials, directing them to intensify relief operations, restore essential services and minimise damage as the severe cyclonic storm affects coastal districts. Officials informed the Chief Minister that no loss of life had been reported so far. Naidu praised government personnel for working through the night and said advance preparations had helped pr...

October 28, 2026 8:20 AM

Cyclone Arnab begins landfall along Andhra Pradesh coast, IMD issues heavy rainfall warning

Cyclone Arnab began its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early Wednesday, bringing torrential rainfall and strong winds to coastal areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The cyclone is maintaining a core intensity with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching up to 150 kmph. According to the IMD, the landfall process is expected to continue for around three hours, with the storm crossing between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, south...

October 27, 2026 10:50 PM

Andhra, Odisha rush to evacuate people before Cyclone Arnab’s early morning landfall

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha set up nearly 4,000 cyclone shelters and moved thousands of people to safety while the railways cancelled at least 50 trains in the region ahead of the "very severe" cyclonic storm Arnab's landfall near Visakhapatnam early on Wednesday. At least 21 flights were cancelled at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam airports on Tuesday, affecting services to Chennai, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam and Kadapa. For Wednesday, 15 flights at Vijayawada airport have been cancelled, an official...

October 27, 2026 10:40 PM

Cyclone Arnab: Aiming to avoid even single loss of life, says Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the government aims to avoid the loss of even a single life in the face of very severe cyclonic storm Arnab threatening major damage to the state. The weather system is likely to cross the coast between 2 am-4 am on Wednesday, the Met Department has said. Addressing a press conference at his camp office in Undavalli, CM Naidu noted that saving all lives is the priority of the government, even as he cautioned people in the vulner...

October 27, 2026 11:52 AM

Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Andhra Pradesh

Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab could affect flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on October 27. The airline urged passengers to check their flight status on its official website and allow additional time to reach airports, cautioning that adverse weather could also disrupt road travel. In an advisory posted on X, Air India said weather conditions associated with the cyclone might affect...