Sept 23 weather updates: Deep depression crosses coast, landfall process underway, IMD says
Sept 23 weather updates: Due to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh remain on alert for a possible cyclone as heavy rain and strong winds lash parts of the state.
Sept 23 weather updates: Updates to this live blog have ended, track latest updates on the deep depression here .The deep depression was expected to continue moving west-northwestwards and is likely to cross the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to the southwest of Kalingapatnam....Read More
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are bracing for heavy rainfall as a deep depression has formed in the Bay of Bengal. Authorities have ramped up efforts to minimise the impact. Schools have been shut in at least seven districts of Odisha, while leave for government officials has been cancelled.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Bengal, with landslide warning for Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. The IMD advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal and Odisha coasts and the north Bay of Bengal till Friday, as squally weather with wind speeds of 55 to 65 kmph is likely to prevail.
The system is currently a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and could intensify into a cyclone. The next cyclone to form over the North Indian Ocean would be named Arnab, according to the roster that lists names of cyclonic storms.
However, IMD on Wednesday said that the weather system is very likely to move west-northwestwards, and cross North Andhra Pradesh - South Odisha coasts between Vishakhapatnam & Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam as a Deep Depression by night of 23rd September 2026.
Which states will be affected?
Odisha is expected to be among the worst-affected states, with heavy rainfall already reported in several parts. The state government has deployed men and machinery at strategic locations to deal with the impact of a deep depression that is likely to hit the state on Wednesday night, news agency ANI reported,
Collectors of 11 districts joined the meeting virtually, and Garg directed them to keep cyclone and flood shelters ready to accommodate people if required.
"I have visited several cyclone shelters during the day and overseen arrangements there. The people are being made aware of the impending weather conditions," Ganjam Collector V Keerthi Vasan told reporters.
At least 5,000 people were moved to safety after heavy rain lashed southern and coastal Odisha on Wednesday under the influence of an approaching deep depression.
The depression is also expected to affect coastal Andhra Pradesh, with the system forecast to cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
The Andhra Pradesh government has stepped up preparedness to face the impact of a possible cyclonic storm.
Minister for home and disaster management Vangalapudi Anitha instructed authorities to keep control rooms operational round the clock and continuously monitor the weather situation. She advised people to stay away from trees, large hoardings and dilapidated structures, particularly during periods of strong winds.
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- 24 Sept 2026, 06:23:52 AM IST
- 24 Sept 2026, 02:47:02 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Deep Depression crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, landfall process underway
The front sector of the Deep Depression has entered into the land. The landfall process will continue for next 2 hours.
After the landfall it is very likely to move northwestwards initially maintaining intensity of deep depression for next 12 hrs.
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- 24 Sept 2026, 02:16:12 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Balasore house collapse kills one, trees fall amid heavy rain
- 23 Sept 2026, 11:00:13 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Andhra minister says power utilities on high alert
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Wednesday directed power utilities to remain on round-the-clock high alert and take all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state amid a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal.
Kumar held a review meeting on the preparedness and operational status of the state power sector and took stock of the prevailing weather conditions, power supply situation and preparedness measures.
"Kumar directed APTRANSCO and all DISCOMs to remain on high alert round the clock and take all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state," a press release said.
He instructed officials to mobilise restoration teams immediately wherever required and ensure that power supply was restored at the earliest in the event of any localised disruption.
The minister directed officials to continuously monitor feeder-wise breakdowns, restoration works and load conditions through their corporate monitoring centres and provide regular updates until the situation returned to normal.
Kumar directed Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited officials to maintain adequate coal stocks at thermal power plants to ensure uninterrupted power generation.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 10:36:20 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha CM Mohan reviews situation
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is reviewing the situation arising from rainfall due to a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal at Lok Seva Bhawan. He directed the officials to maintain the highest level of preparedness and ensure “zero casualty”, with focus on the safety of people.
via ANI - 23 Sept 2026, 10:34:29 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: 380 emergency teams on alert in Odisha
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The Odisha Fire and Emergency Services has put 380 teams on alert with heavy equipment, multi-purpose fire tenders, IGP Dr Umashankar Dash said. “In view of the predicted heavy rainfall in certain districts in Southern Odisha and Western Odisha, our Fire Department is fully prepared. Already 380 teams are in place. Strategically, we have deployed our heavy equipment, multi-purpose fire tenders, which can cater to different accident cases, landslide cases and even for clearing trees. The main concern will be waterlogging in various places. Villagers may not be able to come out for a few hours or a day. So, for taking them to the relief centers and clearing the road so that administrative machinery does the job properly, we have perfect coordination with all the administrative officials, including forest, collector, or draft teams. There will be zero casualties,” Dash told ANI.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 10:05:27 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Latest IMD update
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The IMD in its latest update has said the deep depression is very likely to continue to move west-northwestwards, and cross North Andhra Pradesh and adjoining South Odisha coasts between Vishakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Southwest of Kalingapatnam during next 3 to 4 hours.
- 23 Sept 2026, 10:01:06 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha CM reviews rain situation, directs officials to ensure zero casualties
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from rainfall triggered by a Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal and directed officials to maintain the highest level of preparedness with a focus on ensuring “zero casualty”.
The Chief Minister held a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan and instructed district administrations to ensure round-the-clock emergency response, prepare relief shelters and maintain adequate stocks of essential supplies in view of the weather system.
A total of 33 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams have been deployed across affected districts, while nine additional teams have been kept on standby at Chhatrapur.
The Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, near Kalingapatnam, by Wednesday night.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 09:19:12 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha's Malkangiri administration on high alert ahead of landfall
As Odisha's Malkangiri district braces for the impact of an approaching cyclone following a red alert, the district administration has ramped up disaster response measures, putting relief teams on standby and deploying heavy machinery to ensure "zero casualties".
Speaking to ANI on the district’s preparedness, Malkangiri Collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke stated that heavy downpours are expected to intensify by Wednesday evening as the cyclone makes landfall, with rains likely continuing through Thursday morning.
"Khairput and Mathili blocks have already recorded over 60 mm and 80 mm of rain, respectively. The total rainfall in the district remains under 350 mm so far. The lull in rainfall since 6 AM is likely the 'calm before the storm'. Heavy rain is expected from the evening and will continue till tomorrow morning," the district Collector said.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 08:52:51 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Deep depression to cross Andhra-Odisha coast in next 3-4 hours, IMD says
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: According to the IMD, the deep depression is expected to continue moving west-northwestwards and is likely to cross the north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to the southwest of Kalingapatnam, within the next three to four hours.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 08:29:02 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Municipal Commissioner in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada inspects low-lying areas
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Kakinada municipal commissioner on Wednesday inspected low-lying areas, waterlogged locations, clogged drains, and drain outlets during heavy rains, the municipal corporation said in a post on X.
The municipal commissioner directed officials to ensure uninterrupted drainage and to prevent water stagnation across the city.
- 23 Sept 2026, 08:03:38 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Thunderstorms, light rainfall in parts of Coastal Andhra
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The Met Department forecast light thunderstorms and light rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in parts of Coastal Andhra and one or two places in Kurnool and Nandyal districts.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 07:50:30 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Bengal rainfall alert
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Very heavy rainfall is likely in Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram in south Bengal, and Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar in north Bengal, IMD has said.
- 23 Sept 2026, 06:43:02 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Deep depression may cross Odisha, AP by tonight
Odisha, Bengal, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal may cross the coasts of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha by the night of September 23, 2026. It is likely to pass between Visakhapatnam near Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur, IMD said. Due to its impact, heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh on September 23 and 24, and over Telangana on September 24 and 25.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 06:08:24 PM IST
Odisha, Bengal, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Landslide warning in Bengal's hilly areas
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The IMD also warned of possible landslides in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts and waterlogging in low-lying areas of the plains. (PTI)
- 23 Sept 2026, 05:59:12 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: IMD issues warning to fishermen
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The weather department has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal and Odisha coasts and the north Bay of Bengal until Friday, with squally weather and winds of 55–65 kmph likely to prevail.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 05:45:23 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Andhra Pradesh weather update
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said the deep depression over west-central and adjoining Bay of Bengal moved westwards and lay centred over the same region, about 150 km off Vizag, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh.
The Met Department forecast light thunderstorms and light rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in parts of Coastal Andhra and one or two places in Kurnool and Nandyal districts.
"The deep depression over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moved westwards with a speed of 12 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred at 5:30 am today over the same region," said the Met Department in an official press release.
By Wednesday morning, the weather system lay 150 km east – northeast of Visakhapatnam.
It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross North Andhra Pradesh - South Odisha coasts between Vishakhapatnam and Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam as a deep depression by Wednesday night, said the Met Department.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 05:16:27 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha's Malkangiri administration on high alert ahead of landfall
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: As Odisha's Malkangiri district braces for the impact of an approaching cyclone following a red alert, the district administration has ramped up disaster response measures, putting relief teams on standby and deploying heavy machinery to ensure "zero casualties".
Malkangiri Collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke said that heavy downpours are expected to intensify by Wednesday evening as the cyclone makes landfall, with rains likely continuing through Thursday morning.
"Khairput and Mathili blocks have already recorded over 60 mm and 80 mm of rain, respectively. The total rainfall in the district remains under 350 mm so far. The lull in rainfall since 6 AM is likely the 'calm before the storm'. Heavy rain is expected from the evening and will continue till tomorrow morning," the district Collector said.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 05:13:36 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Which states will be affected by cyclone Arnab?
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are gearing up to bear the brunt of a weather system over the Bay of Bengal that intensified into a deep depression and is moving towards the coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of the two states as it moves west-northwestwards. Click here to read full report
- 23 Sept 2026, 04:32:45 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: CM Naidu directs AP officials to remain alert
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed district collectors and officials to be alert in view of the inclement weather, and ensure people living in areas vulnerable to sudden floods and heavy rains are alerted.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 04:26:58 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Deep depression in brings heavy rainfall in parts of AP
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Several places in Andhra Pradesh recorded heavy rainfall under the influence of a deep depression over Bay of Bengal, with Palasa in Srikakulam district receiving the highest rainfall of 14 cm, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 04:15:08 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: These districts of Bengal will be lashed with heavy rainfall
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Very heavy rainfall is likely in Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram in south Bengal, and Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar in north Bengal, IMD has said.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 03:39:50 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: IMD warns of landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The IMD also warned of possible landslides in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts and waterlogging in low-lying areas of the plains.
- 23 Sept 2026, 03:38:11 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Deep depression may cross Odisha, AP by tonight
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal may cross the coasts of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha by the night of September 23, 2026. It is likely to pass between Visakhapatnam near Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur, IMD said. Due to its impact, heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh on September 23 and 24, and over Telangana on September 24 and 25.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 03:36:31 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: IMD advisory for fishermen
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The IMD advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal and Odisha coasts and the north Bay of Bengal till Friday, as squally weather with wind speeds of 55 to 65 kmph is likely to prevail.
- 23 Sept 2026, 03:35:36 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Bengal
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several parts of West Bengal till Saturday morning, the IMD said.
Coastal areas of the state, which have been receiving heavy rain since Tuesday night, are likely to receive very heavy rainfall as the deep depression crosses the coasts of south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 03:32:57 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Deep depression over Bay of Bengal moves west, nears Andhra coast
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The IMD in its latest update on the status of cyclone Arnab said a deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moved westwards at a speed of 5 kmph over the past six hours and remained centred over the same region at 11:30 am on September 23.
The weather system was located around 50 km southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 120 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam, 150 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha, and 250 km southwest of Puri.
- 23 Sept 2026, 03:16:05 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Houses damaged, muddy waters flowing downhill in parts of Odisha
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: There have been reports of rainwater entering houses, trees uprooting, houses collapsing and muddy waters flowing down hills in Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada and Nabarangpur districts, officials were quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 03:01:02 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: IMD forecast for next 2 days
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: The IMD has warned of light to moderate rainfall in most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few areas, and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places in southern Odisha on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places in the state on Friday and Saturday.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 02:46:22 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: 16 places in Odisha record 10 cm rain
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: More than 16 places in the state have recorded rainfall of more than 10 cm, an official of the IMD said, news agency PTI reported.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 02:24:36 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Around 5,000 people moved to safer areas in Odisha
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Authorities moved at least 5,000 people to safety as heavy rain lashed southern and coastal Odisha on Wednesday under the influence of an approaching deep depression.
The intensity of rainfall in Odisha, which is witnessing showers since Tuesday, has increased, with Semiliguda in Koraput district receiving the highest rainfall of 230 mm in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am, followed by 161 mm at Jeypore in the same district, an IMD (India Meteorological Department) official said.
- 23 Sept 2026, 02:03:00 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Will the deep depression turn into a cyclone?
Odisha, Andhra Rain alert LIVE: As the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal continues to move westwards towards the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, the IMD has issued heavy rain and wind alerts.
While it is feared that this depression will turn into a cyclonic storm, as of now the IMD has not shared any level of intensification of the deep depression.
Based on the last update shared by IMD on Wednesday morning, it is likely to move west-northwestwards, and cross North Andhra Pradesh - South Odisha coasts between Vishakhapatnam & Gopalpur, close to Kalingapatnam as a deep depression by tonight.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 01:50:31 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Neighbouring states also on alert for heavy rain
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: As per the IMD, due to the formation of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, heavy rain is also expected to lash the states neighbouring Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
As per the official statement from the weather department, heavy rainfall is also expected over Chhattisgarh and Telangana during September 23 to 24.
- 23 Sept 2026, 01:40:41 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: Orange alert active for parts of Andhra Pradesh
Odisha, Andhra rain alert LIVE: With Odisha also on alert for heavy rain, the Met Centre in Amaravati has issued an orange alert for parts of Andhra Pradesh.
The alert, which is valid till 4pm, warns of moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in Srikakulum, Vizianagaram, Vishakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Konaseema, Elluru, West Godavari, East Godavari and Alluri Sitharama Raju
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- 23 Sept 2026, 01:30:43 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Yellow, orange IMD alerts active for Odisha
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued multiple yellow and orange alerts for the state of Odisha as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal brings heavy rainfall.
As per the latest IMD alert, an orange alert for moderate rain with thunderstorms has been issued for Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar, Kalahandi, Ganjam, Rayagarha, Nabarangapur, Koraput and Malkangiri.
The rest of the state remains on a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms.
- 23 Sept 2026, 01:11:11 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: IMD issues red alert as heavy rain hit parts of Odisha
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a 'red alert' (take action) for Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur districts, where over 20 cm of rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours.
A similar red warning has been issued for Nabarangpur district for Thursday. Several districts in southern and coastal regions have been put under an 'orange' warning (be prepared), forecasting 12-20 cm of rainfall.
Under the influence of the system, squally weather conditions will prevail, with wind speed reaching 55-65 kmph till Thursday evening. The weather office has asked fishermen not to venture into the sea till Thursday evening.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 01:08:51 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: 140 landslide-prone areas identified in Odisha as deep depression approaches
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Odisha district administration has identified 140 landslide-prone areas and is keeping a close watch on them, Akshay Sunil Agarwal, collector of landslide-prone Gajapati district in south Odisha said.
There have been reports of rainwater entering houses, trees uprooting, houses collapsing and muddy waters flowing down hills in Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada and Nabarangpur districts, officials said, news agency PTI reported.
- 23 Sept 2026, 01:04:51 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: At least 5,000 people evacuated as heavy rain batters state
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: At least 5,000 people were moved to safety after heavy rain lashed southern and coastal Odisha on Wednesday under the influence of an approaching deep depression.
Akshay Sunil Agarwal, collector of landslide-prone Gajapati district in south Odisha, said that 5,000 people, including pregnant women and elderly persons, have been shifted to cyclone centres and temporary relief camps as a precautionary measure and cooked food is being provided to them, news agency PTI reported.
More than 16 places in the state have recorded rainfall of more than 10 cm, he said.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 12:02:04 PM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Odisha records heavy rainfall, Similiguda receives 230.2 mm in 24 hours
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Several parts of Odisha and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh received heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours till 8.30 am on September 23, IMD said.
Similiguda in Koraput recorded the highest rainfall at 230.2 mm, followed by Jeypore in Koraput with 161.6 mm. Palasa in Srikakulam district recorded 141.4 mm, while Borigumma in Koraput received 138.2 mm of rainfall.
Tentulikhunti in Nabarangpur recorded 138 mm, followed by Sompeta in Srikakulam with 134.6 mm. Nandahandi in Nabarangpur received 128 mm, while Balasore recorded 126.4 mm during the period.
- 23 Sept 2026, 11:55:42 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Heavy rain lash inundate 2,000 acres of farmland in Andhra Pradesh
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Heavy rains inundate 2,000 acres of farmland in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh as depression nears coast.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 11:54:30 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Heavy Rainfall witnessed in low-lying areas
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Heavy Rainfall witnessed in low-lying areas
- 23 Sept 2026, 11:49:07 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with extremely heavy rainfall likely at one or two places over the districts of Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri and has issued a red alert.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 11:44:43 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Are schools in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh open or closed today?
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Educational institutions in Nabarangpur, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput and Khurda have been ordered to remain closed till September 24, Thursday, the report added.
Malkangiri also declared that schools would be shut till Thursday. Anganwadi centres will also remain shut till September 24, Thursday. Despite the closure, teachers and other staff will report to schools.
Meanwhile, the Puri district administration hoisted red flags across the beach and completely banned sea bathing till Thursday.
- 23 Sept 2026, 11:05:50 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Red alert for heavy rain in Odisha
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: The IMD has issued a Red Warning for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts. Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam are under red alert for September 23 and 24, while Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri face a similar warning for September 24 and 25.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 11:04:06 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: How are cyclones named?
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Cyclones are named to make it easier for weather agencies, governments and the public to identify and track storms.
In the North Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, countries submit names in advance to a regional list coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
When a tropical storm reaches the required intensity, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gives it the next name on the list. The names are contributed by countries in the region and are used in a fixed sequence. The name, though, does not indicate how strong or dangerous a cyclone is.
- 23 Sept 2026, 10:45:46 AM IST
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: Liquor shops in Odisha to remain closed on Sept 24
Odisha, Andhra weather alert LIVE: A report from Malkangiri said district collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajsirke asked all the BDOs and Tahasildars to ensure that liquor shops remain closed on September 24 to maintain law and order and public safety and augment police patrolling in all submerged and dangerous areas including Pangam and Kanyashram bridges, news agency ANI reported.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 10:15:30 AM IST
Deep depression LIVE updates: Fishermen advised to not venture into sea
Deep depression LIVE updates: The state government has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until September 24, as sea conditions are likely to remain rough to very rough.
The Puri district administration has hoisted red flags across the beach and completely banned sea bathing till September 24, news agency ANI reported.
The IMD also warned that squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24.
- 23 Sept 2026, 09:50:38 AM IST
Deep depression LIVE updates: IMD warns of heavy rain on Sept 23-24
Deep depression LIVE updates: The IMD has warned of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in South Odisha on September 23 and 24, and its intensity is expected to increase from September 22, with heavy rain likely in some areas on September 25 and 26 as well.
The weather office has issued a Red Warning (rainfall above 20 cm) for the districts of Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam for September 23 and 24, while a similar warning is issued for Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri on September 24 and 25, officials said, news agency ANI reported.
The water resources department said that water levels in major rivers across South Odisha remain below the danger mark on September 22.
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- 23 Sept 2026, 09:36:53 AM IST
Deep depression LIVE updates: ODRAF teams deployed as heavy rain lash Odisha
Deep depression LIVE updates: Odisha government has deployed 33 ODRAF teams for a rapid response to potential rain-related situations.
While 24 teams have been deployed in vulnerable districts, an additional 9 teams are kept in reserve at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district, officials said, news agency ANI reported.
Rescue teams are deployed in the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Kalahandi and Bolangir.
Earthmoving machines have already been deployed to clear roads in landslide-prone hilly areas like Bondaghati, Bayapada and Badadural.
- 23 Sept 2026, 09:35:08 AM IST
Deep depression LIVE updates: Schools, anganwadi centres shut in Srikakulam amid heavy rain
Deep depression LIVE updates: Srikakulam collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar declared a holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday in the district in view of the weather conditions. Similar instructions were issued by Vizianagaram administration.
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