Cyclonic Storm Arnab Brings Rain to Telangana With Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

Parts of Telangana are seeing rain today as the effects of cyclonic storm Arnab reach the state.

Rainfall And Warnings

The very severe cyclonic storm crossed the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam this morning before weakening into a severe storm. By early afternoon, Khammam, Mulugu, Suryapet, and Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded rainfall between 10 millimetres and 21.3 millimetres. Nalgonda, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally received up to 10 millimetres of rain. The India Meteorological Department in Hyderabad has placed Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Nalgonda, and Suryapet under an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rain. Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanumakonda are under a yellow warning for heavy rain. Officials also predict thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds in isolated places across these districts.

Context

Cyclonic storms originating in the Bay of Bengal frequently bring heavy rainfall and severe weather to coastal and inland regions of southern India during this period. Weather agencies issue color-coded warnings like orange and yellow to help local authorities and residents prepare for potential disruptions.