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Cyclone Arneb Threatens Rajasthan: Heavy Rain and Hail Alert for Jaipur, Bharatpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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Cyclone Arneb and a western disturbance are expected to bring heavy rain and hail to northern parts of Jaipur and Bharatpur on 29-30 October, prompting weather alerts.
The National Meteorological Department has warned that Cyclone Arneb, currently traversing the Bay of Bengal, together with an active western disturbance, may bring heavy rainfall and hail to Rajasthan on 29‑30 October.
The alert specifically covers the northern sectors of Jaipur and Bharatpur districts, where meteorologists predict sudden downpours and hailstones that could disrupt transport and agriculture.
Local authorities have advised residents to stay indoors during peak hours and have advised farmers to secure livestock and vulnerable crops.
The weather bureau urges the public to monitor updates from the Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority and to heed any evacuation orders if conditions worsen.
The alert specifically covers the northern sectors of Jaipur and Bharatpur districts, where meteorologists predict sudden downpours and hailstones that could disrupt transport and agriculture.
Local authorities have advised residents to stay indoors during peak hours and have advised farmers to secure livestock and vulnerable crops.
The weather bureau urges the public to monitor updates from the Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority and to heed any evacuation orders if conditions worsen.