As the Cyclone Arnab that was prevailing over the Bay of Bengal moved toward Andhra Pradesh, the Meteorological Department has said that temperatures will rise in a few places across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, over the next four days.
In this regard, in a statement issued by the Meteorological Department,
Yesterday (26-10-26), the cyclone (Arnab) that was prevailing over the central-east and adjoining central-west Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestward and intensified, and at 17:30 hours it was located as a severe cyclonic storm over the central-west Bay of Bengal.
It moved west-northwestward and intensified, and at 23:30 hours it was located over the same areas as a very severe cyclonic storm. It then continued moving west-northwestward and, as of 08:30 hours today (27-10-26), is located over the west-central Bay of Bengal as a very severe cyclonic storm. It is likely to continue moving west-northwestward until this evening.
After that, it is likely to move further northwestward and cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coastal areas tomorrow (28-10-26) as a very severe cyclonic storm near the Yanam area between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
A trough of low pressure extends from the southwest Bay of Bengal area off the Sri Lankan coastal regions up to the center of the very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' (Arnab), at an altitude of about 3.1 km.
As a result, today (Oct. 27), light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning and strong winds (at speeds of 30 to 40 km per hour) may occur at one or two places in the Western Ghats districts and in southern Tamil Nadu. In the rest of Tamil Nadu, and in one or two places in Puducherry and Karaikal, generally dry weather may prevail.
There is a possibility of light rain at a few places until Oct. 31.
Maximum temperature..
Until Oct. 31, the maximum temperature in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal areas may rise by 2-3°C in one or two places.
As for Chennai..
Today and tomorrow, the sky will be partly cloudy. The maximum temperature may be around 33-34°C, and the minimum temperature may be around 25-26°C.
Warning for fishermen..
27-10-2026 and 28-10-2026: Cyclonic winds may blow over the coastal areas of North Tamil Nadu at speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph at times. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.
