Cyclone Arnab Impact: Rain Hits 4 Haryana Districts, Orange Alert in 15; October Rainfall 181% Above Normal

October 29, 2026

Chandigarh: The impact of cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ is being felt across Haryana, with rainfall reported in four districts on Thursday morning. Panipat, Sonipat, Faridabad and Yamunanagar witnessed light rain, while dark clouds covered several areas.

The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has issued an orange alert for 15 districts, warning of rain and strong winds. Hailstorms are also possible in some areas. A specific thunderstorm alert has been issued for Karnal and Yamunanagar.

Rain is expected in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Palwal and Nuh. These areas may experience thunderstorms accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.

In Yamunanagar, thick, dark clouds covered the sky, and light rain began around the Hathnikund Barrage area. Parts of Panipat also received light rain in the morning before heavy clouds moved in.

Orange Alert in 15 Districts, Strong Winds Expected

According to the weather outlook, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across 15 districts in central, eastern and south-eastern Haryana on October 29. Wind speeds are forecast to reach 40 to 50 kmph.

The weather department has also warned of changing weather conditions on October 30. Districts in eastern and south-eastern Haryana may experience lightning and sudden strong winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph.

The districts mentioned in the forecast include Panchkula, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Jind, Sirsa, Fatehabad and Hisar.

The possibility of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail could affect several parts of the state over the next two days.

Haryana Records 181% More Rainfall in October

Haryana has received significantly more rainfall than usual this month. Between October 1 and October 27, 2026, the state recorded 181% more rainfall than the seasonal average.

According to data from the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, Haryana received an average of 25.3 mm of rain during this period, compared with the normal average of 9.0 mm.

Among the districts, Sonipat recorded the highest rainfall at 63.6 mm.

The latest spell of rain comes amid an already wetter-than-normal October, with further showers forecast in several districts.

Bawal Records Lowest Minimum Temperature at 13°C

The effect of the changing weather is also being felt in night-time temperatures across Haryana. Although the state’s average minimum temperature rose marginally by 0.1°C compared with the previous day, it remained close to the normal range.

Bawal in Rewari district recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 13.0°C.

Other recorded minimum temperatures included 13.1°C in Panchkula, 13.2°C in Mahendragarh, 13.5°C in Narnaul and 13.8°C in Karnal.

These areas have been experiencing colder conditions during the night as temperatures remain relatively low.

With rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast in several districts, Haryana is likely to see continued unsettled weather through October 30.