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Cyclone Arneb Triggers Red Weather Alert in Sitamarhi-Madhubani, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:49 AM
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Cyclone Arneb has prompted the Indian Meteorological Department to issue a red alert for Sitamarhi and Madhubani districts in Bihar, warning of high winds and heavy rainfall.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red weather alert for Sitamarhi and Madhubani districts in Bihar following the approach of Cyclone Arneb. The alert warns of sustained winds of 70‑80 km/h and the potential for heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding and landslides.
The alert also covers nearby districts, including Patna, with advisories for residents to secure property, avoid travel, and stay indoors until the cyclone passes. Local authorities have mobilised emergency teams and set up shelters in vulnerable areas.
Meteorologists predict that the cyclone will bring a burst of rain across the region by late evening, with the heaviest showers expected over the next 24 hours. The IMD urges people to monitor updates from the National Disaster Response Force and follow instructions from local officials.
The alert also covers nearby districts, including Patna, with advisories for residents to secure property, avoid travel, and stay indoors until the cyclone passes. Local authorities have mobilised emergency teams and set up shelters in vulnerable areas.
Meteorologists predict that the cyclone will bring a burst of rain across the region by late evening, with the heaviest showers expected over the next 24 hours. The IMD urges people to monitor updates from the National Disaster Response Force and follow instructions from local officials.