Hyderabad: Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to east Telangana on October 28, with some areas likely to receive 100–120 mm of rain. Gusty winds of 50–60 kmph are also forecast in the affected districts, according to a weather update.
Rainfall of varying intensity is likely across Telangana on October 27 and 28. Meanwhile, Warangal, Karimnagar and other districts marked in blue are expected to receive light to moderate rain from the night of October 27 through October 28. These areas may record up to 30 mm of rainfall, with winds reaching 40 kmph.
Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Mahabubnagar and other districts marked in green are likely to receive lighter rainfall of less than 15 mm. However, winds in these areas could reach speeds of up to 35 kmph. The expected rainfall levels differ across the state, with east Telangana facing the highest forecast totals.
Cyclone Arnab may bring more rain after October 30
Rainfall activity is expected to ease temporarily across Telangana on October 29. However, Cyclone Arnab may bring renewed rainfall after October 30, including in Hyderabad city.
The forecast indicates a short break between the initial spell and the possibility of further rain. Conditions could change as the system develops, so subsequent weather updates may provide a clearer picture of the expected rainfall.
The weather update also points to differences in wind speeds across the affected areas. East Telangana could experience gusts of 50–60 kmph, while Warangal and Karimnagar may see winds of up to 40 kmph. In Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Mahabubnagar and other green-marked districts, wind speeds could reach 35 kmph.
Further updates on the expected weather conditions are likely in the coming days. Residents across Telangana can follow the latest forecasts for changes in rainfall intensity and wind conditions.
