Hyderabad, Oct. 25 -- India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast 'extremely heavy rain' in Telangana ahead of Cyclone Arnab.

The forecasts come as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by October 27.

Red alert issued

Ahead of Cyclone Arnab, IMD Hyderabad forecast heavy rain on Wednesday, October 28, and issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts.

For Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Mahabubabad and Suryapet districts, the weather department issued an orange alert.

Moreover, the department has issued a yellow alert for Mancherial, Peddapalle, Karimnagar, Rajanna Sircilla, Siddipet, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri and Nalgon...