Cyclone Arnab: Hyderabad turns cloudy as IMD forecasts rain

The weather department has also issued a yellow alert in view of the expected ‘very heavy rain’ in various districts of Telangana.

Hyderabad: Residents of Hyderabad on Wednesday, October 28, woke up to cloudy skies amid a rain forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in view of Cyclone Arnab.

The weather department has also issued a yellow alert in view of the expected ‘very heavy rain’ in various districts of Telangana.

Cyclone Arnab

Meanwhile, the process of a very severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast continued on Wednesday morning and is likely to completely cross the shore by afternoon, the State Disaster Management Authority said.

The cyclone, which made landfall in the early hours of the day, has now crossed the Andhra coast.

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds continued in the undivided Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna districts.

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) Managing Director Prakhar Jain said people should remain alert.

In Telangana, due to Cyclone Arnab, various districts received rain in the past two days.

According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), yesterday, the highest rainfall of 18.8 mm was recorded in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Khammam and Mulugu also received significant rain.

IMD forecasts rain in Hyderabad

Though the impact of Cyclone Arnab will not be significant in the city compared to the eastern districts of Telangana, rain is expected today.

As per the weather department, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are expected in the city today.

In view of the rain forecast by the IMD in Hyderabad amid Cyclone Arnab, residents need to plan their travels ahead.