Kanpur: The impact of the cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, was significantly visible in Uttar Pradesh as well.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for strong storms, heavy rain and lightning in several parts of the state from Oct 28 to 31.According to a meteorologist, cloud cover and a change in weather will begin in the Kanpur division, including Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Fatehpur, Farrukhabad, and Kannauj, from the night of Wednesday (Oct 28).Due to the cyclone, there might be a significant drop of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius in maximum temperature in Kanpur and surrounding areas. This will lead to a sudden onset of winter-like weather. There is a strong possibility of dense cloud cover, strong winds (30–40 km/h), and unseasonal rain or drizzle accompanied by thunderstorms on Oct 29 and 30 in Kanpur Division.Meanwhile, weather expert of CSA University S N Sunil Pandey said that on Wednesday, maximum temperature was recorded at 32.6 degrees C while minimum temperature was at 17 degrees C, showing a marginal difference in comparison to Tuesday’s temperature.The city witnessed intermittent cloud cover for a few minutes. Despite 92% relative humidity, there were no sultry weather conditions. North-westerly winds blew at a speed of 2.4 km/h.The possibility of light rain or drizzle will persist for the next three days. Day and night temperatures will continue to fluctuate, he added.
