# Cyclone Arnab may delay Karwa Chauth moon sighting in Delhi-NCR 2026-10-27T20:41:11+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Cyclone Arnab, which has formed over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to affect Delhi-NCR and nearby areas on 29 October, the day of Karwa Chauth, according to the weather department. The system is moving rapidly and could bring dark clouds, thunder and rain, potentially delaying the moon sighting for women observing the fast. In Delhi, the moon is expected to rise at around 8:17 pm on 29 October. However, due to the cyclone's impact, the moon may be hidden behind clouds for a longer period, forcing women to wait before they can break their fast. The effect could also be felt in Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, Gurugram and Meerut. The auspicious time for Karwa Chauth puja in Delhi is between 5:38 pm and 6:56 pm. Women are advised to check the local panchang for exact moonrise timings and puja muhurats in their city before concluding the fast. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The weather department has linked Cyclone Arnab directly to the possibility of a delayed moon sighting on Karwa Chauth, putting a specific natural event at the centre of a religious observance. For lakhs of women in Delhi-NCR who fast from sunrise to moonrise, the forecast means uncertainty about when they can complete the ritual. The article itself names the moonrise time in Delhi as 8:17 pm, but leaves unresolved whether clouds will push the actual sighting much later. Women are told to check their local panchang for timings, placing the burden of confirming the moment on the individual rather than on any single authority. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Straight weather report with cultural framing, no political angle This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Cyclone Arnab, Delhi NCR, India Meteorological Department, Karwa Chauth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cyclone-arnab-may-delay-karwa-chauth-moon-sighting-in-delhi-ncr/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cyclone-arnab-may-delay-karwa-chauth-moon-sighting-in-delhi-ncr/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/