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Deep Depression Havoc: 5 States Severely Hit, Rain Alert for 17 States
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News18•24-09-2026, 23:43
Deep Depression Havoc: 5 States Severely Hit, Rain Alert for 17 States
- •Deep depression from Bay of Bengal to severely impact Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
- •Wind speeds in affected areas could reach 55-65 km/h, gusting up to 75 km/h.
- •Rain and thunderstorm alerts issued for Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- •Sea conditions are rough; fishermen warned to stay ashore; flash floods and waterlogging risk in low-lying areas.
- •Heavy rain and thunderstorm forecasts for September 25 across various states, with some alerts extending to September 26.
Key Questions Answered
The deep depression continues to heavily impact five major states: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Wind speeds in the affected areas could range from 55 to 65 km/h, potentially escalating to dangerous gusts of up to 75 km/h, while the sea has become extremely rough with warnings issued to fishermen.
The Meteorological Department has issued a moderate rain alert for Delhi on September 25, alongside strong winds expected to blow at 20 to 30 km/h.
