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Delhi-NCR on Hailstorm Alert as Cyclone Arnab Weakens
Sentiment: NeutralHigh Priority
What Happened?
The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall and possible hailstorms in Delhi-NCR and several states on October 29 as Cyclone Arnab weakens after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh.
Key points
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, east Madhya Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha on October 29.
- Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab may experience thunderstorms and hailstorms.
- Wind speeds of 50-60 kmph are forecasted across Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jharkhand.
- Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 and is expected to weaken gradually.
- Unsettled weather conditions are likely to persist across northern plains.
Key insights
- The ongoing unsettled weather may disrupt transportation and daily activities in northern India.
- Farmers in the affected states should prepare for potential crop damage due to hailstorms.
- The weakening of Cyclone Arnab indicates a shift in weather patterns as the northeast monsoon begins.
Why it matters
The weather conditions could impact agricultural activities and daily life in the affected regions.
Source
India Today
