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IMD issues orange alert for very heavy rain in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
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🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has raised an orange alert for very heavy rainfall across Chhattisgarh and Odisha today, signalling a high risk of flooding and landslides.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its warning to an orange alert for the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha on Thursday, indicating the likelihood of very heavy rainfall within the next 24 hours. Meteorologists expect precipitation levels to exceed 100 mm in several districts, with isolated areas potentially receiving even higher amounts.
The orange alert, the second-highest level in IMD's warning hierarchy, advises authorities to activate emergency response plans, including pre‑positioning relief supplies and mobilising disaster‑management teams. Local administrations have been instructed to monitor river levels closely and issue evacuation orders if water levels rise sharply.
Residents in the affected regions have been urged to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying areas, and keep emergency kits ready. The IMD will continue to update forecasts throughout the day and may further raise the warning if conditions deteriorate.
Transportation services, especially road and rail links crossing flood‑prone zones, may face disruptions. Commuters are advised to check official notices before traveling.
The department will issue a final advisory after the rainfall subsides, outlining post‑event relief measures and damage‑assessment protocols.
The orange alert, the second-highest level in IMD's warning hierarchy, advises authorities to activate emergency response plans, including pre‑positioning relief supplies and mobilising disaster‑management teams. Local administrations have been instructed to monitor river levels closely and issue evacuation orders if water levels rise sharply.
Residents in the affected regions have been urged to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying areas, and keep emergency kits ready. The IMD will continue to update forecasts throughout the day and may further raise the warning if conditions deteriorate.
Transportation services, especially road and rail links crossing flood‑prone zones, may face disruptions. Commuters are advised to check official notices before traveling.
The department will issue a final advisory after the rainfall subsides, outlining post‑event relief measures and damage‑assessment protocols.