IMD issues 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' alert for Odisha
IMD issues 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' alert for Odisha
IN · Published Oct 8, 2026
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha due to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal.
• This weather system is expected to intensify monsoon activity across 22 states over the next 60 hours.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall is likely to cause localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and traffic disruptions in affected regions. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal due to squally weather and strong winds reaching speeds of 60-80 kmph. The IMD has warned of potential hazards in East and Northeast India, as well as the Western Himalayan region, which may experience intensified rainfall activity.

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