India Meteorological Department Issues Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Alert for October 30

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Friday, October 30, citing the impact of the remnants of Cyclone Arnab and active low-pressure systems. Various parts of India, including Northern, Eastern, and Central regions, are expected to experience severe weather, ranging from isolated hailstorms to extremely heavy rainfall.

Forecasted Weather Conditions

According to the IMD, the following regions should prepare for significant meteorological activity:

• Extremely Heavy Rain: Isolated areas in Bihar are at risk of extreme rainfall.
• Heavy to Very Heavy Rain: Expected in East Uttar Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• Hailstorms: Isolated areas in Delhi, the National Capital Region (NCR), Haryana, Chandigarh, East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh are under a hailstorm alert.
• Thunderstorms: Odisha, Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh may face thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph.

Atmospheric Systems

This unsettled weather is largely attributed to the remnants of Cyclone Arnab, which weakened into a low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining northwest Odisha. Additionally, the IMD is monitoring a separate low-pressure system over the south Andaman Sea. This system is forecast to move west-northwestwards and could potentially intensify into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the coming days.

How to Verify Updates

Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor the latest bulletins provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) via their official website or mobile weather applications. These updates offer the most accurate information regarding local alerts and safety precautions.