Heavy Rain Alert Issued for West Bengal, Odisha and Several States
What Happened
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states due to a well-marked low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining north coastal Odisha. Odisha and Chhattisgarh are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations, while alerts have also been issued for West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, East Madhya Pradesh, and East Uttar Pradesh.
Key Takeaways
The heaviest rainfall threat is over Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with the IMD also warning of strong winds and rough sea conditions along the Odisha-West Bengal-Bangladesh coast. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to stay updated on local weather alerts and possible flooding risks.