IMD Issues 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' Alert for Odisha
IMD Issues 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' Alert for Odisha
IN · Published Sep 15, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert forecasting isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Odisha and intensified monsoon activity across 22 states over the next 60 hours.
This is attributed to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal.

Impact & Risks

The IMD has warned of localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and traffic disruptions in affected regions, particularly Odisha and Bihar. 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 Western Himalayan region, including Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience heavy rainfall later in the week, which may lead to potential landslides and disruptions in mountainous areas.

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