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IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand on Aug 31
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 05:18 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand on August 31, urging residents to take precautions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory on August 31 predicting widespread heavy rain across selected districts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand. The forecast, released through the department’s official channels, indicates that rainfall could intensify during the afternoon and evening hours.
Meteorologists expect accumulations of 50‑100 mm in the affected zones, with the possibility of localized flooding in low‑lying areas and river basins. Authorities have been advised to monitor water levels and to be ready for swift action should flash floods develop.
The IMD has urged residents to stay informed through local news bulletins, avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable regions, and secure property against water damage. Emergency services in the three states have been briefed and are prepared to activate relief measures if conditions worsen.
This warning follows a pattern of monsoon disturbances that have repeatedly brought heavy showers to central and eastern India in recent weeks, underscoring the need for continued vigilance during the peak monsoon season.
Meteorologists expect accumulations of 50‑100 mm in the affected zones, with the possibility of localized flooding in low‑lying areas and river basins. Authorities have been advised to monitor water levels and to be ready for swift action should flash floods develop.
The IMD has urged residents to stay informed through local news bulletins, avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable regions, and secure property against water damage. Emergency services in the three states have been briefed and are prepared to activate relief measures if conditions worsen.
This warning follows a pattern of monsoon disturbances that have repeatedly brought heavy showers to central and eastern India in recent weeks, underscoring the need for continued vigilance during the peak monsoon season.