IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Southern States, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Southern States, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh
IN · Published Sep 24, 2026
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several regions in India on 24th September.
• Southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, along with Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Vidarbha, are expected to experience intense rainfall.

Impact & Risks

The forecasted heavy rainfall and associated thunderstorms may lead to localised flooding, disruption of daily activities, and potential damage to infrastructure in affected areas. Gusty winds, reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph, could pose risks to coastal regions, particularly in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. In Bihar, over 50 lakh people have already been affected by flooding, with 576 gram panchayats inundated and thousands displaced. Relief efforts, including community kitchens and shelters, are underway to assist those impacted.

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