The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha due to heavy rainfall expected today, September 9. The alert comes as a deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal intensifies and brings significant wet weather across parts of India.
In addition to the red alert, the IMD has also issued an orange alert for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and West Bengal, indicating that these states will experience heavy rainfall. Various other states are on yellow alert as the monsoon continues to impact the country with persistent showers.
The current weather system, a deep depression, is moving slowly north-northwest and is expected to make landfall near Puri, Odisha, by noon today. This system is predicted to bring heavy rains to Odisha and surrounding regions, including Chhattisgarh, through September 11.
The IMD’s latest update on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) detailed that the depression had moved with a speed of 7 kmph over the past six hours and intensified into a deep depression. It is now centered in the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal.
In Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, the IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall with heavy downpours likely to continue through September 10. Residents are advised to prepare for significant weather changes and potential disruptions.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Delhi has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the day. The wet conditions are expected to persist in Delhi until September 14, with temperatures ranging between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius.
The ongoing monsoon rains have already caused considerable impact across various regions, and the current weather alerts reflect the severity of the situation. Authorities and residents are urged to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions.
As the deep depression moves closer to the coast, its effects will be felt across multiple states. The IMD continues to monitor the system and will provide updates as needed to keep the public informed and safe during this period of heavy rainfall.
Overall, the weather conditions highlight the continued influence of the monsoon across India, bringing both challenges and the need for preparedness as the rainy season progresses.