Weather Today LIVE: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow and Bihar are among the regions under the latest weather watch as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast and adjoining south Odisha coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states, while Odisha remains under a red alert in parts of the state. Delhi, meanwhile, is likely to remain dry on Thursday.
According to the latest IMD update, the system moved northwestwards at around 5 kmph and was located about 30 km west-southwest of Kalingapatnam, 80 km northeast of Visakhapatnam and 170 km southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha around midnight.
The front sector had made landfall, with the process expected to continue for around two hours. After landfall, the deep depression is likely to move northwestwards while maintaining its intensity for the next 12 hours before moving north-northwestwards and gradually weakening over the following 24 hours.
If it had intensified into a cyclonic storm before landfall, it would have been named “Arnab”, which means “ocean” in Bengali.
Odisha on red alert
The IMD has issued a red alert for parts of southern Odisha, with extremely heavy rainfall possible in isolated areas. Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain on September 23 and 24, while Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri are expected to receive heavy rainfall on September 24 and 25.
Authorities have evacuated thousands of people from vulnerable areas and closed schools amid concerns over extreme rainfall and flash floods.
Heavy rain across several states
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana on Thursday, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall possible.
The IMD has also forecast heavy showers in parts of Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Vidarbha. East Uttar Pradesh is also among the areas expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall.
Thundersqualls with winds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are possible over Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Odisha and Telangana.
Delhi weather today
Delhi is likely to remain dry on Thursday, with mainly clear skies and temperatures between 23°C and 35°C, according to the IMD. Friday is also expected to remain largely dry, although skies may become partly cloudy.
The weather could change from Saturday, with very light to light rain possible at a few places during the afternoon or evening. Thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, are also expected.
The IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi from September 25.
24 Sep 2026, 01:52:13 PM IST
Odisha government sends ministers to rain-hit districts
The Odisha government sent Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Rabindra Narayan Naik to Koraput and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik to Gajapati to oversee preparations and assist district administrations.
24 Sep 2026, 01:20:33 PM IST
Telangana declares holiday on Friday for Hyderabad, 3 districts
The Telangana government has declared a holiday for Friday for government offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri.
The state-backed holiday will apply across the four urban districts.
24 Sep 2026, 01:06:45 PM IST
Schools closed in 8 Odisha districts amid heavy rain alert
Schools will remain closed through September 24 in eight Odisha districts as the state continues to face heavy rainfall and weather-related risks. The affected districts are:
Malkangiri
Nabarangpur
Puri
Jagatsinghpur
Ganjam
Gajapati
Koraput
Khurda
24 Sep 2026, 12:52:35 PM IST
Rain lashes Jharkhand, govt issues safety warning for tourists visiting waterfalls
Jharkhand received light to moderate rainfall on Thursday under the influence of a deep depression, with the state administration issuing a safety advisory for tourists visiting waterfalls.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert (be prepared), predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places in Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega and West Singhbhum districts for 24 hours till 8.30 am on Friday.
24 Sep 2026, 12:41:23 PM IST
Bihar weather: Thunderstorm, rain alert issued for 38 districts
Parts of Bihar, including Patna, Samastipur and Begusarai, received intermittent rainfall on Thursday as weather conditions changed across the state.
The Meteorological Centre has issued a thunderstorm and rain warning for all 38 districts for Thursday. An orange alert has been issued for 19 districts, warning of heavy rainfall, while the remaining 19 districts are under a yellow alert for moderate rain.
Weather conditions in Patna began changing from Wednesday night, with intermittent showers continuing into Thursday morning.
24 Sep 2026, 12:24:49 PM IST
Bay of Bengal deep depression likely to weaken by evening: IMD
The deep depression over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha is moving further inland and is expected to weaken into a depression by Thursday evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The system moved northwestwards at around 7 kmph over the past six hours and was centred over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha, the IMD said.
It was located around 70 km west-northwest of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 80 km south-southeast of Rayagada, 90 km east-southeast of Koraput and 170 km east-southeast of Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh.
The weather department said the system is very likely to move north-northwestwards and gradually weaken into a depression by Thursday evening.
It is then expected to continue moving in the same direction and weaken further over the subsequent 24 hours, the IMD said.
24 Sep 2026, 11:58:41 AM IST
‘Situation to worsen tomorrow’: Odisha declares Puri ‘red zone’
In view of the heavy rainfall forecast, Puri has been placed under a “red zone” alert for the next two days following the formation of a deep depression that has severely disrupted regional weather and marine conditions, news agency ANI reported.
24 Sep 2026, 11:40:15 AM IST
Weather Today LIVE Update: Deep depression triggers heavy rain in Odisha’s Malkangiri
Heavy rainfall continues in Malkangiri, Odisha, as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal affects weather conditions in the region. The district administration said it is keeping a close watch on areas considered vulnerable to the impact of the rain.
24 Sep 2026, 11:23:42 AM IST
Similiguda records 230 mm rain as heavy showers lash Odisha
Odisha recorded widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Similiguda in Koraput district receiving an extremely heavy 230 mm, according to IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty.
Mohanty said 35 locations recorded heavy rainfall of 7–12 cm, while 10 places received very heavy rainfall of 12–20 cm during the period.
The IMD has issued a red warning for Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in these districts, with isolated areas likely to receive extremely heavy showers.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Boudh, Subarnapur, Bargarh, Balangir and Nuapada, according to the weather department.
24 Sep 2026, 11:11:00 AM IST
Weather Today LIVE Update: Orange alert in South 24 Parganas as deep depression brings heavy rain
The deep depression has triggered heavy rainfall and strong winds in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for the district.
Authorities have advised residents in coastal areas to remain cautious as weather conditions deteriorate. Fishermen have also been warned against venturing into the sea amid the adverse conditions.
24 Sep 2026, 10:59:21 AM IST
Weather Today LIVE Update: Puri restricts sea bathing amid weather threat
Amid worsening weather conditions and heightened safety concerns, the Puri district administration has prohibited people from entering the sea for bathing until further notice.
24 Sep 2026, 10:54:27 AM IST
Jharkhand sees rain as deep depression triggers tourist safety advisory
Jharkhand witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Thursday as a deep depression affected weather conditions in the state, prompting the administration to issue a safety advisory for tourists planning to visit waterfalls.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega and West Singhbhum under an orange alert, indicating the need to be prepared for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Friday.
The weather department has also issued a yellow alert for 11 districts, warning of heavy rainfall during the same period, according to an IMD bulletin.
24 Sep 2026, 10:41:54 AM IST
Weather Today LIVE Update: Odisha on red alert
Weather Today LIVE Update: The IMD has issued a red alert for parts of southern Odisha, with extremely heavy rainfall possible in isolated locations.
