Cyclone Arnab Updates: As Cyclone Arnab is set to bring heavy rainfall in several states, along with Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, the UP government has also put yellow and orange alerts for various parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and strong winds between October 28 and 31.
Following the forecast, the Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner’s Office has issued guidelines, and precautionary measures have also been ramped up, urging people to follow weather updates and official instructions before planning their day.
IMD Issues Alerts For Several Districts
Alerts have been issued for several districts, including Purvanchal, Awadh, and the Terai region on October 30. Strong winds and heavy showers are also likely on October 28 and October 29, respectively.
Which Districts Are Under Yellow Alerts?
The IMD has issued an yellow alert in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Ghazipur, and Ballia. Here, the wind is likely to blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour on October 28, ANI reported.
These Districts Are Under Orange Alert
The IMD has also issued an orange alert on October 29 for several UP districts including- Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Amethi and Sultanpur. Here, the wind speed is likely to go up to 40 to 50 kilometres per hour.
UP Weather Update on Oct 30
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are also forecast for Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur, along with several districts of Purvanchal, Awadh, and the Terai region on October 30.
These forecasts have led the state administration to take precautionary measures to ensure public safety in these areas.