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IMD Warns of Extremely Heavy Rainfall Across Odisha and West Bengal Today
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🗓 14 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha and the Gangetic belt of West Bengal for today.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a forecast predicting extremely heavy rainfall across the state of Odisha and the Gangetic belt of West Bengal for the day ahead.
The warning covers a wide swath of territory, with the IMD noting that rainfall amounts could reach the upper end of the heavy category in several districts. Authorities in the affected areas are advised to prepare for possible flooding and road disruptions.
Residents are urged to stay updated through official IMD bulletins and local news outlets, and to take precautionary measures such as securing loose items and avoiding low-lying areas during peak rainfall hours.
The warning covers a wide swath of territory, with the IMD noting that rainfall amounts could reach the upper end of the heavy category in several districts. Authorities in the affected areas are advised to prepare for possible flooding and road disruptions.
Residents are urged to stay updated through official IMD bulletins and local news outlets, and to take precautionary measures such as securing loose items and avoiding low-lying areas during peak rainfall hours.