IMD Issues 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' Alert for Odisha and Northeast India
IMD Issues 'Extremely Heavy Rainfall' Alert for Odisha and Northeast India
IN · Published Nov 11, 2026
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'extremely heavy rainfall' alert for Odisha and parts of Northeast India, including Meghalaya and West Bengal.
• A low-pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay of Bengal, intensifying monsoon activity across 22 states over the next 60 hours.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall is expected 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 of 60-80 kmph. States like Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh may experience significant rainfall later in the week, increasing the risk of landslides and flash floods in hilly areas.

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