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Cyclone Arnab, which became active in the Bay of Bengal, is now moving beyond the coastal areas and has started affecting the weather of many states of North India on a large scale. Especially in the important state of Eastern India, Bihar, the weather pattern is going to change completely due to the impact of this cyclone. According to the latest updates received from Meteorological Center Patna (IMD Patna) and national weather forecasting agencies, there is every possibility of heavy rains with movement of clouds in many districts of the state from October 28. During this period, the wind speed can reach 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, regarding which the administration and common citizens have been instructed to take precautions.
Effect of cyclone ‘Arnab’ arising from Bay of Bengal on weather of Bihar
The deep depression formed over the south-eastern and east-central Bay of Bengal has now taken the form of a severe cyclonic storm, which has been named ‘Arnab’. Although the direct landfall of this cyclone i.e. the main center will not be on the border of Bihar, but due to its effect, moisture-rich easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal are continuously entering the atmosphere of Bihar. Due to this seasonal disturbance, the calm situation that has prevailed for the last few days has now started changing. The Meteorological Department says that till October 26 and 27, most parts of the state will remain sunny and the weather will generally remain dry and normal, but as the clock moves towards October 28, the process of clouds camping in the sky will intensify.
High alert of heavy rain and strong winds on 28 and 29 October
According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, due to the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’, a significant change will be recorded in the weather of Bihar from October 28. On this day, light to moderate rain may start in many southern and eastern districts of the state, in view of which the Meteorological Department has issued ‘Yellow Alert’ for many areas. After this, the day of October 29 can be more challenging, because during this time ‘Orange Alert’ has been declared in many parts of Bihar in view of the possibility of heavy rain and lightning. According to the warnings of the Meteorological Department, during this period the wind speed can gust to 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. The intensity of rain is expected to be highest in North Bihar and adjacent plains.
Increased concern of farmers, special warning regarding crops and raw houses
Agriculture experts and disaster management departments have expressed deep concern about the possible impact of this cyclonic storm. In the last week of October, paddy and other Kharif crops in the fields are ripe or are in the harvesting stage. In such a situation, strong winds blowing at a speed of 50 km per hour and torrential rains can knock the crops standing in the fields to the ground, due to which farmers may have to suffer huge financial losses. Apart from this, there is a danger of damage to kutcha houses, tin roofs and slums in rural areas. It has also been advised to take special precautions regarding the safety of life, property and cattle from lightning incidents.
Instructions to general public and promptness of administration
After these inputs from the Meteorological Department, the Bihar government and the district administration have issued instructions to the District Magistrates of all the concerned districts to remain completely alert. Special attention is being kept on low lying and waterlogged areas so that emergencies can be dealt with immediately. Meteorologists have appealed to common citizens, drivers and especially farmers to avoid unnecessary travel during the period of bad weather and severe thunderstorms from October 28 to 30. Unless absolutely necessary, avoid taking shelter in open fields, trees or under weak structures. Keep a constant eye on the latest updates of the Meteorological Department and government warnings on your mobile, so that you can keep yourself and your family safe from any untoward situation.