UP on alert as Cyclone Arnab brings unseasonal rain to Lucknow
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall on October 28 and bring widespread unseasonal rainfall to eastern Uttar Pradesh from October 28 to 30, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has issued orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in multiple districts including Sonbhadra, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, while yellow alerts cover Wednesday through Friday across 11 districts such as Azamgarh and Barabanki. Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 40–50 km/h are likely in Lucknow and surrounding areas on October 30. The state has issued precautionary orders and is preparing for potential weather-related disruptions in 10 to 11 districts.
Why it matters
Millions of residents in eastern Uttar Pradesh face disrupted daily routines, potential flooding, and travel risks due to unseasonal heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from October 28 to 30. The orange and yellow weather alerts indicate significant disruption to transportation, agriculture, and public safety in densely populated regions.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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