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Delhi records coldest October day in four years as Cyclone Arnab brings rain
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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Rain associated with Cyclone Arnab pushed Delhi's temperature to its lowest October level in four years, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Delhi experienced an unusually chilly October day on Monday as rain linked to Cyclone Arnab swept across the capital. The India Meteorological Department recorded the lowest maximum temperature for the month since 2020, breaking a four‑year streak of milder autumn weather.
Meteorologists explained that the outer bands of Cyclone Arnab, which is moving along the eastern coast, brought widespread showers to northern India, leading to a sharp drop in daytime temperatures. The rain was accompanied by gusty winds, but no severe flooding was reported within the city limits.
City officials advised commuters to dress warmly and remain cautious on wet roads. The unexpected cold snap is expected to be short‑lived, with forecasts indicating a gradual return to typical October temperatures later in the week.
The event underscores how cyclonic systems, even when distant, can influence weather patterns far inland, affecting daily life in the national capital.
Meteorologists explained that the outer bands of Cyclone Arnab, which is moving along the eastern coast, brought widespread showers to northern India, leading to a sharp drop in daytime temperatures. The rain was accompanied by gusty winds, but no severe flooding was reported within the city limits.
City officials advised commuters to dress warmly and remain cautious on wet roads. The unexpected cold snap is expected to be short‑lived, with forecasts indicating a gradual return to typical October temperatures later in the week.
The event underscores how cyclonic systems, even when distant, can influence weather patterns far inland, affecting daily life in the national capital.