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IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar on Sep 18
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🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of widespread rain with thunderstorms for West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar on September 18.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its weather outlook for September 18, indicating that large parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar will experience significant rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. Meteorologists attribute the expected downpours to a deepening low-pressure system moving eastward across the Bay of Bengal, which is set to draw moisture into the eastern and northeastern regions.
The forecast calls for intermittent to heavy showers, with the possibility of localized flooding in low-lying areas, especially in river basins and urban districts prone to waterlogging. Residents are advised to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm periods, and secure outdoor objects that could be displaced by strong gusts.
Local authorities in the three states have been instructed to activate disaster response teams, monitor water levels in rivers and reservoirs, and disseminate real-time updates through media channels. The IMD will continue to issue hourly updates as the system evolves, urging the public to follow official advisories.
The weather pattern is expected to subside by the following day, but officials caution that residual moisture may keep conditions unsettled for several more days, potentially affecting agricultural activities and outdoor events in the region.
The forecast calls for intermittent to heavy showers, with the possibility of localized flooding in low-lying areas, especially in river basins and urban districts prone to waterlogging. Residents are advised to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm periods, and secure outdoor objects that could be displaced by strong gusts.
Local authorities in the three states have been instructed to activate disaster response teams, monitor water levels in rivers and reservoirs, and disseminate real-time updates through media channels. The IMD will continue to issue hourly updates as the system evolves, urging the public to follow official advisories.
The weather pattern is expected to subside by the following day, but officials caution that residual moisture may keep conditions unsettled for several more days, potentially affecting agricultural activities and outdoor events in the region.