Uttar Pradesh Issues Weather Alerts for Cyclone Arnab

Uttar Pradesh is bracing for Cyclone Arnab, with the India Meteorological Department issuing alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds between October 28 and October 31. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop by 5 to 8 degrees Celsius as the system moves through the state.

Districts including Sonbhadra, Varanasi, and Prayagraj are under yellow and orange alerts. The state Relief Commissioner’s Office has released safety guidelines for residents and farmers, while the administration increases preparedness for relief operations across 44 districts, including the Purvanchal, Awadh, and Terai regions, to mitigate the impact of the approaching weather event.

Editor's note: Accurate and concise summary of the weather alert. It captures the temperature drop and the specific districts under alert as mentioned in the source.