National/Alive News: storm Arnab has weakened into a low-pressure area, but thunderstorms and rainfall continue across several parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for multiple states, warning of adverse weather conditions over the next two days. Rain and strong, cold winds have also brought down daytime temperatures in several regions.
Flooding has affected three districts of Odisha — Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal. Nearly 300 villages in Ganjam have been cut off, while around 62,000 people are stranded in flood-hit areas of Ganjam and Gajapati. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have airlifted 120 people so far as rescue and relief operations continue.
Delhi records sharp temperature drop
Delhi received rainfall late Thursday night, bringing a noticeable change in weather conditions. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded at 25.4°C, down 6.4°C from the previous day. It was also the lowest maximum temperature recorded in October in the national capital in four years.
Thunderstorms and rain are also expected in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, among other states, as the weather system continues to influence conditions across the country.
Weather forecast for October 31 and November 1
For October 31, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for rainfall in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. Strong winds are also expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh.
On November 1, a yellow alert for rainfall has been issued for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Andhra Pradesh.
Authorities and residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert and follow official weather updates as rainfall and flooding continue to pose challenges in affected regions.
