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IMD Issues Cyclone Alert Over Bay of Bengal, Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Odisha and Andhra
✍️ The Daily Jagran
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 05:34 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for the Bay of Bengal, predicting extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh from October 27.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the Bay of Bengal, signalling the potential for a severe weather event. According to the forecast, the region will experience extremely heavy rainfall beginning on October 27.
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are the states most at risk, with the IMD warning that the rainfall could lead to flooding and landslides in low‑lying areas. Local authorities have been advised to prepare emergency response plans and to keep residents informed.
The alert follows a series of tropical disturbances that have intensified over the past week. Meteorologists are monitoring the system closely, and updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are the states most at risk, with the IMD warning that the rainfall could lead to flooding and landslides in low‑lying areas. Local authorities have been advised to prepare emergency response plans and to keep residents informed.
The alert follows a series of tropical disturbances that have intensified over the past week. Meteorologists are monitoring the system closely, and updates will be provided as the situation evolves.