Uttar Pradesh witnessed a major change in weather due to the impact of cyclonic storm Arnab. Rain and dense fog were reported from several parts of the state, accompanied by a drop of up to 8 degrees Celsius in day temperatures.

Fog was observed in 10 cities including Lucknow, Saharanpur, Shamli, Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar. Visibility in Sambhal was recorded at 200 metres with a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. In Varanasi, the morning temperature was 20 degrees Celsius, wind speed was 3 kilometres per hour and humidity stood at 96 percent.

Flight diversion and district forecasts

Due to the bad weather, Air India flight AI-223 from Delhi to Kathmandu had to be diverted to Lucknow. In Saharanpur, the minimum temperature was estimated at 16 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature at 27 degrees Celsius.

Chief Minister orders crop damage assessment

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed all district magistrates to immediately assess crop damage caused by the cyclone and rain.