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Cyclone Arnab Hits Bihar: Alerts Issued for Multiple Districts, Intermittent Rain in Patna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM
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Cyclone Arnab has altered weather across Bihar, prompting alerts for several districts as Patna experiences intermittent rain, thunder and winds of 40‑50 km/h.
The tropical cyclone named Arnab has moved into the Bihar region, bringing a sudden shift in weather conditions. The state’s meteorological department has issued alerts for multiple districts, warning of heavy rain, frequent thunderclaps and wind speeds ranging between 40 and 50 kilometres per hour.
In Patna, the capital city, rain has been falling in intervals, accompanied by occasional lightning strikes. Residents have been advised to secure loose objects and avoid unnecessary travel during the peak of the storm.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have mobilised emergency response teams to assist any areas that may experience flooding or wind‑related damage. The public is urged to stay updated through official channels and heed any further warnings issued by the department.
In Patna, the capital city, rain has been falling in intervals, accompanied by occasional lightning strikes. Residents have been advised to secure loose objects and avoid unnecessary travel during the peak of the storm.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have mobilised emergency response teams to assist any areas that may experience flooding or wind‑related damage. The public is urged to stay updated through official channels and heed any further warnings issued by the department.