The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that all 33 districts of Telangana are likely to experience the impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The system is forecast to bring heavy to very heavy downpours to four eastern districts, alongside heavy rainfall warnings across four additional districts.
According to an official weather bulletin from official weather bulletins released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad Centre, the severe storm was tracked approximately 170 km from Visakhapatnam and 180 km from Kakinada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on the morning of Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
District Weather Warnings and Impact
State meteorologists have placed four districts under an orange alert for October 28, indicating heavy to very heavy precipitation. These districts comprise:
Forecasters noted that isolated pockets within these orange-alert regions could experience severe localized impacts, including flooded roadways, waterlogging in low-lying residential sectors, and the temporary closure of urban underpasses.
Concurrently, a yellow alert warning of heavy rainfall has been issued for four neighbouring districts:
Isolated areas across Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Hanumakonda are also expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds, as detailed by The Hindu's national news desk.
- Mulugu
- Bhadradri Kothagudem
- Khammam
- Mahabubabad
- Jayashankar Bhupalapally
- Suryapet
- Warangal
- Hanumakonda
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Overview of Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab Alerts
| Alert Level | Forecasted Weather | Covered Districts | Expected Local Impacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Alert | Heavy to very heavy rainfall | Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad | Road flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, underpass closures |
| Yellow Alert | Heavy rainfall | Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Suryapet, Warangal, Hanumakonda | Localized runoff, travel slowdowns, thunder activity |
| General Advisory | Gusty winds (30–40 kmph) & light/moderate rain | Hyderabad, Nalgonda, and remaining Telangana districts | Overcast skies, scattered thundershowers over 48 hours |
Forecast for Hyderabad and Remaining Districts
For the state capital of Hyderabad and surrounding urban areas, meteorological projections indicate persistent cloud cover over the next 48 hours. The city is likely to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty surface winds ranging between 30 kmph and 40 kmph.
Similar gusty wind conditions are forecast at isolated locations across all remaining districts of Telangana as outer convective bands from the storm sweep inland from the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Telangana districts are under an orange alert for Cyclone Arnab?
Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, and Mahabubabad have been placed under an orange alert by IMD Hyderabad for October 28, 2026, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Which districts have received a yellow alert?
Four districts—Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Suryapet, Warangal, and Hanumakonda—are under a yellow alert warning of isolated heavy rainfall.
What weather is expected in Hyderabad over the next 48 hours?
Hyderabad is forecast to see overcast conditions with light to moderate thundershowers and gusty winds ranging between 30 kmph and 40 kmph over the next 48 hours.
What hazards should residents in orange-alert districts anticipate?
Residents in orange-alert zones should prepare for localized flooding of municipal roads, waterlogging in low-lying settlements, and potential closures of traffic underpasses.
