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Cyclone Arnab Hits Bastar, Schools Closed as Chhattisgarh Braces for Heavy Rain
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 02:02 AM
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Cyclone Arnab made its first landfall in Bastar district, prompting a school holiday and a state‑wide rain alert in Chhattisgarh.
The tropical cyclone named Arnab entered the Indian subcontinent early on Tuesday, with its initial impact recorded in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Dark clouds and strong winds were reported as the system moved inland, marking the first region to feel the storm's effects.
In response to the deteriorating weather, the district education authority announced an immediate holiday for all schools in Bastar. Parents were advised to keep children at home until conditions improve, and transportation services were temporarily suspended.
The state disaster management department issued a rain alert covering the entire state of Chhattisgarh, warning of potential flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. Authorities have mobilised rescue teams and pre‑positioned relief supplies in anticipation of heavy rainfall.
Local residents were urged to secure loose objects, avoid low‑lying zones, and stay tuned to official bulletins for updates on the cyclone's trajectory and any further safety directives.
In response to the deteriorating weather, the district education authority announced an immediate holiday for all schools in Bastar. Parents were advised to keep children at home until conditions improve, and transportation services were temporarily suspended.
The state disaster management department issued a rain alert covering the entire state of Chhattisgarh, warning of potential flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. Authorities have mobilised rescue teams and pre‑positioned relief supplies in anticipation of heavy rainfall.
Local residents were urged to secure loose objects, avoid low‑lying zones, and stay tuned to official bulletins for updates on the cyclone's trajectory and any further safety directives.