Heavy rain continued across Chhattisgarh today under the influence of Cyclone Arnab. As a precautionary measure, schools in several districts of the state have been closed till tomorrow.  

 

Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ has weakened into a low-pressure area. It is expected to move towards northern Chhattisgarh over the next twelve hours.

 

As a result, rain is occurring today in several districts across central and northern Chhattisgarh. The Meteorological Department has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for certain districts within the Surguja, Bilaspur, and Raipur divisions, while a ‘Red Alert’ has been issued for Raigarh and its surrounding areas.

 

In the Bastar division, districts including Sukma have been experiencing rainfall for the past two days. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai over the phone today to assess the current situation in the state in light of the cyclone.

 

During the conversation, Mr. Sai briefed Mr. Shah on the rainfall and the conditions resulting from it across the state.