Archive · 26 Jul 2026
IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Multiple States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, from July 26 to July 28, 2026.
A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression and move northwestwards, crossing the North Odisha-West Bengal coasts around the forenoon of July 27.
This weather system will bring heavy rainfall to Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Jharkhand.
The IMD has also warned of squally winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, which may intensify to 45-55 kmph, and rough to very rough sea conditions.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining coasts until July 27.
Additionally, widespread rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and other regions.
The IMD has issued advisories and warnings to prepare the affected regions, but the potential for extreme weather poses significant risks to life and property.
The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha on July 26 and 27, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall.
A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression and move northwestwards.
Heavy rainfall is also expected in Gangetic West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Jharkhand from July 26 to 28.
Squally winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, are expected, intensifying to 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph.
Sea conditions will be rough to very rough over the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining coasts until July 27.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall and potential depression
- When
- July 26-28, 2026
- Where
- Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra & Kutch
- Why
- Due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coasts
Preparatory Measures
Potential Risks
Government Advisories
Preparatory Measures
The IMD has issued timely advisories and warnings to prepare the affected regions.
Potential Risks
Despite advisories, the potential for extreme weather poses significant risks to life and property.
- Date
- July 26-28, 2026
- Affected Regions
- Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra & Kutch
- Weather Phenomenon
- Low-pressure area likely to intensify into a depression
- Rainfall Intensity
- Heavy to very heavy, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall
- Wind Speeds
- 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, intensifying to 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph
- Sea Conditions
- Rough to very rough
- Advisory for Fishermen
- Avoid venturing into the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining coasts till July 27
Sources
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