Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rain and strong wind alerts across Bihar districts

Weather Alert

Cyclone Arnab is triggering severe weather across multiple Bihar districts, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds from October 28 to 31. In Aurangabad, winds may reach 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, with gusts hitting 60 kilometers per hour. North Bihar faces light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning from October 29 to 31, accompanied by dense cloud cover.

Regional Impact

Heavy rainfall is expected in Samastipur, Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, Gopalganj, and East and West Champaran between October 30 and 31. Maximum temperatures across the region will range from 29 to 35 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will stay between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. Morning humidity is forecast at 75 to 85 percent, dropping to 50 to 65 percent by afternoon, with winds blowing from the southeast and southwest at 15 to 25 kilometers per hour. Pusa weather department records show the past three days averaged an 31.5 degree Celsius maximum and 16.8 degree Celsius minimum temperature.

Safety And Advisory

Aurangabad District Magistrate Abhilasha Sharma urged residents and farmers to stay alert and avoid open fields, tall trees, and electricity poles during thunderstorms. Farmers are advised to halt harvesting, spraying, and sowing, cover cut paddy and Kharif maize with tarpaulins, and store grains securely to prevent moisture damage. District authorities have instructed officials to spread awareness using community volunteers like Jeevika Didis and Aapda Mitras.

Context

Cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal frequently disrupt weather patterns over eastern India, bringing sudden heavy downpours and high-speed winds that pose risks to standing crops and rural infrastructure. Agricultural advisories during such events help minimize financial losses for farmers by encouraging prompt movement of harvested produce to safe locations.