Cyclone Arnab Weather Alert: Rain Forecast for Delhi-NCR as Western Disturbance Affects North India
Cyclone Arnab is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast on October 28, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rainfall. Separately, a western disturbance may trigger rain and thunderstorms across northern India. IMD warnings for Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab are concentrated on October 29–30, rather than October 28. The latest coastal forecast indicates landfall winds of approximately 115–125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph.
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New Delhi, October 27, 2026: Parts of northern and eastern India could experience a change in weather conditions from October 28 as a western disturbance and the reported influence of Cyclone Arnab bring the possibility of rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds.
According to the weather bulletin cited in the report, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab between October 28 and November 1. Several eastern and central states may also experience heavy rainfall.
Delhi-NCR May Witness Cloudy Skies and Cooler Days
Delhi is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions, with the possibility of rainfall during the coming days.
The forecast places the capital's maximum temperature between 29°C and 31°C, while minimum temperatures may range from 15°C to 17°C.
Daytime temperatures are expected to remain slightly below normal, with northeasterly winds reaching approximately 12 kmph during the morning.
Rainfall and changing wind conditions could temporarily influence air quality, although any sustained improvement in pollution levels would depend on actual weather conditions and emissions.
Cyclone Reported to Approach Andhra Pradesh Coast
The supplied weather bulletin states that Cyclone Arnab is expected to approach the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coastline on October 28.
It forecasts landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, with sustained winds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph.
According to the reported forecast, wind speeds would gradually decrease after landfall, although coastal areas could continue experiencing dangerous conditions.
Heavy Rainfall Forecast Across Central and Eastern India
The bulletin also predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Telangana and Vidarbha on October 28.
Chhattisgarh, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha could experience intense rainfall on October 29, with similar conditions potentially extending into Bihar between October 29 and 30.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also forecast for parts of Jammu and Kashmir on October 29 and Uttarakhand on October 29–30.
Residents in affected regions should follow official IMD warnings and avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather.