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IMD predicts extremely heavy rain in Hyderabad as Cyclone Arnab looms
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 09:51 AM
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The India Meteorological Department in Hyderabad has issued a warning of extremely heavy rain in the city as Cyclone Arnab moves closer.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) office in Hyderabad has issued an alert forecasting extremely heavy rainfall across the city and surrounding districts as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists said the system is expected to bring sustained downpours, with the potential for flash floods in low‑lying areas. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid water‑logged roads, and secure vulnerable property.
IMD officials highlighted that the cyclone, currently tracking westward, could make landfall within the next 48 hours, amplifying the risk of severe weather in Telangana's capital. Emergency services are on standby, and local authorities have begun pre‑emptive measures such as clearing drainage channels and positioning rescue teams.
The department urged the public to monitor official updates through its website and mobile alerts, and to cooperate with any evacuation directives that may be issued. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the forecasted rainfall intensifies further as the cyclone approaches.
Authorities in Hyderabad have also warned of possible disruptions to power supply and public transport. Citizens are encouraged to keep emergency kits ready and to limit non‑essential travel until the situation stabilises.
This forecast follows a series of warnings issued earlier this week as the cyclone gained strength, marking the most significant weather threat to the region in the current season.
IMD officials highlighted that the cyclone, currently tracking westward, could make landfall within the next 48 hours, amplifying the risk of severe weather in Telangana's capital. Emergency services are on standby, and local authorities have begun pre‑emptive measures such as clearing drainage channels and positioning rescue teams.
The department urged the public to monitor official updates through its website and mobile alerts, and to cooperate with any evacuation directives that may be issued. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the forecasted rainfall intensifies further as the cyclone approaches.
Authorities in Hyderabad have also warned of possible disruptions to power supply and public transport. Citizens are encouraged to keep emergency kits ready and to limit non‑essential travel until the situation stabilises.
This forecast follows a series of warnings issued earlier this week as the cyclone gained strength, marking the most significant weather threat to the region in the current season.