Cyclone Arnab: 9 Jharkhand Districts Under Rainfall Warning

The severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab,' which formed in the Bay of Bengal, has altered weather patterns across Jharkhand. This has led to widespread rainfall since Wednesday morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a heavy rainfall warning for nine key districts. These include Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Bokaro, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and East and West Singhbhum. The cyclone's impact is also expected to cause a temperature drop of three to four degrees Celsius statewide.

As a precaution, classes from kindergarten to Class 12 have been suspended on October 28 and 29 in Ranchi and Lohardaga districts. Cyclone 'Arnab' reached the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday morning. To manage potential emergencies, the electricity department's control room and the Ranchi Municipal Corporation's rapid response team are on alert. Additionally, several train operations have been cancelled. The administration advises residents to take necessary precautions, especially during thunderstorms and high winds.