Severe Cyclone Arnab Set to Impact West Bengal with Heavy Rains

The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to West Bengal from October 28 to 30. The cyclone is currently over the Bay of Bengal and is projected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh. Districts in southern Bengal, including South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur, are likely to experience significant rainfall. Residents, especially in coastal areas, are advised to stay alert and follow official guidelines as the cyclone approaches. Fishermen are also cautioned against going to sea until conditions improve.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 27, 2026, 16:42 IST

Cyclone Arnab's Expected Impact on West Bengal

Palm trees swaying in strong winds by the ocean (Representational Image)

Kolkata, Oct 27: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is anticipated to bring significant rainfall to various regions of West Bengal from October 28 to 30.

The cyclone is currently positioned over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is projected to move northwestward, making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of October 28, as per the weather agency's forecast.

In southern Bengal, districts such as South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, and Paschim Bardhaman are expected to experience heavy rainfall on October 28 and 29.

Kolkata is forecasted to receive light to moderate rainfall in the next 48 hours, according to the IMD.

In the sub-Himalayan areas of West Bengal, heavy rains are anticipated in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, and Jalpaiguri districts on October 29 and 30.

Officials from the IMD are actively monitoring the cyclone's trajectory and intensity as it approaches landfall on Wednesday morning.

Fishermen have been cautioned against venturing into the sea until October 29 due to expected rough sea conditions influenced by the cyclone.

Squally winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 50 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 60 km/h, are likely along the West Bengal coast and over the northern Bay of Bengal, officials reported.

The weather department has advised residents, especially those in coastal regions, to stay vigilant and adhere to official warnings as the cyclone nears the Andhra Pradesh coastline.