IMD Weather Alert! What Andhra, Telangana, Gujarat, WB, UP, Bihar, Keralam residents must know before going out

No major weather warning for Keralam

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a very heavy rainfall alert in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, in the wake of Cyclone Arnab.

Moving at a speed of 25 km/h over the past six hours, Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ is projected to make landfall near Yanam, Andhra Pradesh — between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam — by Wednesday morning (October 28), bringing dangerous winds and extremely heavy rainfall.

Here's what the IMD has predicted in different states:

1. Andhra Pradesh

A yellow alert has been issued in several districts in Andhra Pradesh, including West Godavari Krishna, NTR, Anakapalli, Eluru, Kakinada, East Godavari, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore and Srikakulam.

A red alert has been issued in some parts on October 28 -- on the day of the landfall.

2. Odisha

The IMD issued an orange alert, predicting very heavy rainfall, in Puri, Malkangiri, Rayagarha, Ganjam, Koraput, Rayagarha and Gajapathi.

A yellow alert was issued in Nabarangapur, Nuapara, Balangir, Kalahandim, Kandhamal, Bauda, Nayagarh, KHordha, Cuttack, Jagat Singh Pur, Baleshwar, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Kendraparha and Jajapur.

3. Telangana

No major warning has been issued in Telangana.

4. Gujarat

No major warning has been issued in Gujarat.

5. West Bengal

The IMD issued a yellow alert in Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur and South Parganas. No alert was issued in the remaining districts on Tuesday.

6. Uttar Pradesh

No weather warning has been issued in Uttar Pradesh.

7. Bihar

No weather warning has been issued in Bihar. Very heavy rainfall is expected in Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh on October 29-30.

8. Keralam

No major weather warning has been issued in Keralam.

Impact expected due to heavy rainfall

❖ Breaking of tree branches, uprooting of small trees like banana, papaya, drum sticks. Strong wind and rain may damage plantation, horticulture and standing crops.

❖ Partial damage to vulnerable structures due to strong winds and rain.

❖ Minor damage to kutcha houses/walls, huts and roads due to heavy rain.

❖ Loose objects may fly.

❖ Small ships, trawlers and boats may be affected.

❖ Road and rail traffic may be affected due to heavy rain and squally winds.

❖ There could be localised landslides, mudslides, landslips, waterlogging, inundation and flooding over low-lying areas.

❖ Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall.

❖ Helicopter services may get affected.

Action suggested in wake of heavy rainfall

❖ People are advised to keep a watch on the weather for worsening conditions and be ready to move to safer places accordingly.

❖ Take safe shelter; do not take shelter under trees, as there could be lightning.

❖ In case of expected lightning, unplug electrical/electronic appliances immediately, get out of water bodies and keep away from all objects that conduct electricity.

❖ Tourism and recreational activities to be regulated.

❖ Onshore and offshore activities to be judiciously regulated.

❖ Helicopter services to be regulated.