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IMD Warns Heavy Rain as Depression Hits Andhra Pradesh

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC · How we work

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IMD Warns Heavy Rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a deep depression crossing north Andhra Pradesh near Kalingapatnam on September 23-24.
The system maintained sustained winds of 55-65 kmph with gusts up to 75 kmph.
IMD warned heavy to very heavy rain for Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh on September 24.
Isolated locations could receive rainfall exceeding 204.5 millimetres.
Orange and red alerts led to school closures in several Odisha districts until September 24.

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Energy Minister Alerts

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar placed power utilities on round-the-clock high alert during the depression.
Telingiri dam opened a gate after Upper Kolab reservoir approached its danger mark.
Over 3,500 residents were moved to cyclone shelters.
Thirty-three ODRAF teams were mobilised for rapid response.
Train services were cancelled in several districts as landslides damaged bridges and blocked roads.

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IMD Warns Heavy Rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a deep depression crossing north Andhra Pradesh near Kalingapatnam on September 23-24.
The system maintained sustained winds of 55-65 kmph with gusts up to 75 kmph.
IMD warned heavy to very heavy rain for Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh on September 24.
Isolated locations could receive rainfall exceeding 204.5 millimetres.
Orange and red alerts led to school closures in several Odisha districts until September 24.

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