Cyclone Arnab May Hit Three States as Bay of Bengal System Strengthens, Heavy Rain Forecast
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A possible cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal may bring heavy rain to West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh next week. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the northern Andaman Sea and may become stronger. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not yet issued any official alert about Cyclone Arnab.
Low-Pressure Area May Strengthen
The weather system is expected to move west and northwest from the northern Andaman Sea towards the east-central Bay of Bengal. It may become a depression on Monday and could move further towards the west-northwest direction by Wednesday. The system may reach the central and northern parts of the Bay of Bengal, but its exact path and strength are still being monitored.
Heavy Rain Likely in West Bengal
West Bengal may see a rise in rainfall from Tuesday, with heavy rain likely from Wednesday to Friday. South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore may receive heavier rainfall. Other districts, including West Midnapore, West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purulia and Jhargram, may also get heavy rain during this period. Thunderstorms and strong winds are also possible in some areas.
Strong Winds Possible
Winds may reach 40-50 kmph in some districts during the period of heavy rain. North Bengal may receive light rain on Monday, while heavy rain is possible in Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rain may occur in Jalpaiguri on Friday. Yellow alerts have also been issued for several districts on different days.
Impact on 3 States
The weather system may affect West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as it moves closer to the eastern coast. According to weather reports, the pressure area may move towards the coast of North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha. However, it is not yet clear whether the system will develop into a cyclone or how severe its impact will be on these states.
The IMD has not yet officially confirmed the formation of Cyclone Arnab. Weather experts are closely monitoring the system because its direction and intensity can change. If it develops into a cyclonic storm, it could become the first cyclone of the year. People in coastal areas are likely to be advised to follow official weather updates.
Meanwhile, the monsoon withdrawal has started from parts of western Rajasthan. The IMD has forecast rain in several parts of Maharashtra between September 25 and 28. Heavy to very heavy rain is possible in some areas of Vidarbha and Marathwada. The monsoon withdrawal has been delayed this year and is now progressing from several parts of the country.
