IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain Across South and East India
IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain Across South and East India
IN · Published Sep 21, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for several regions in South and East India, effective from September 21 to September 22,
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which is steering moisture into Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and southern Odisha. Tamil Nadu districts, including Madurai, Sivaganga, Pudukottai, and Thanjavur, are under orange alert today, while Telangana and Coastal Andhra Pradesh are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two to three days. Kerala has widespread yellow alerts, with Idukki and Kottayam previously under orange alerts. Karnataka faces statewide heavy rain warnings, and Odisha is under an orange alert as the weather system intensifies.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall and thunderstorms may lead to localised flooding, traffic disruptions, and landslides in affected areas. Students and parents in districts under orange alerts, such as Madurai and Sivaganga, are advised to plan commutes carefully, especially for exams. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha districts face heightened risks of very heavy rainfall, which could exacerbate waterlogging and flash floods. Kerala's saturated slopes in Idukki and Kottayam remain vulnerable to landslides, while Karnataka and Odisha may experience widespread rain-related disruptions.

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