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IMD Warns of Very Heavy Rain Across India, Extreme Precipitation Expected in Odisha
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:41 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in multiple states tomorrow, with Odisha facing the possibility of extremely heavy rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for tomorrow, predicting very heavy rainfall in several states across the country. The warning is particularly severe for Odisha, where meteorologists expect extremely heavy precipitation.
According to the IMD, the affected states include parts of the eastern and central regions, where the monsoon trough is expected to intensify. Local authorities in these areas have been advised to prepare for potential flooding and road disruptions.
In Odisha, the forecast calls for rainfall amounts that could exceed 200 millimetres in some districts. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and to take precautionary measures against waterlogging and landslides.
The department has also highlighted the need for emergency services to be on standby, especially in rural and low-lying areas that are vulnerable to sudden water accumulation.
Weather experts recommend that people avoid unnecessary travel, keep emergency kits ready, and monitor updates from the IMD and local meteorological offices.
According to the IMD, the affected states include parts of the eastern and central regions, where the monsoon trough is expected to intensify. Local authorities in these areas have been advised to prepare for potential flooding and road disruptions.
In Odisha, the forecast calls for rainfall amounts that could exceed 200 millimetres in some districts. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and to take precautionary measures against waterlogging and landslides.
The department has also highlighted the need for emergency services to be on standby, especially in rural and low-lying areas that are vulnerable to sudden water accumulation.
Weather experts recommend that people avoid unnecessary travel, keep emergency kits ready, and monitor updates from the IMD and local meteorological offices.