Published: Sep 24, 2026, 13:35 IST | Updated: Sep 24, 2026, 13:35 IST
The IMD has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Heavy rain is also expected across several states, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds forecast in parts of eastern India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.