IMD: Very Heavy Rain Expected on South Odisha and North Andhra Coasts from Wednesday

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released an update predicting very heavy rainfall along the south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coastlines beginning Wednesday. The forecast indicates rainfall amounts of up to 200 mm in some areas, with the potential for localized flooding and landslides. Local authorities have been advised to prepare emergency response plans and to issue early warnings to residents in vulnerable districts. The IMD also recommends that fishermen and coastal communities remain alert to changing weather conditions and avoid unnecessary travel to high-risk zones.