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Cyclone Arnab to lash West Bengal and Odisha with heavy rains from Oct 25‑29
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🗓 24 Oct 2026, 01:36 PM
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Meteorological officials warn that Cyclone Arnab will affect West Bengal and Odisha with intense rainstorms between October 25 and 29.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an advisory that Cyclone Arnab, currently tracking over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall in eastern India later this week. The system is forecast to bring widespread heavy rain and gusty winds to the coastal districts of West Bengal and Odisha from October 25 through October 29.
IMD models indicate that the cyclone will maintain a moderate intensity as it approaches the shoreline, with rainfall totals of 100‑150 mm anticipated in the most vulnerable areas. Authorities in both states have activated disaster response teams and are monitoring river levels closely.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors during the peak periods, secure loose objects, and follow instructions from local officials. Emergency shelters have been readied in flood‑prone zones, and power utilities are on standby to address potential outages.
IMD models indicate that the cyclone will maintain a moderate intensity as it approaches the shoreline, with rainfall totals of 100‑150 mm anticipated in the most vulnerable areas. Authorities in both states have activated disaster response teams and are monitoring river levels closely.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors during the peak periods, secure loose objects, and follow instructions from local officials. Emergency shelters have been readied in flood‑prone zones, and power utilities are on standby to address potential outages.