Overview

• IMD kept an orange alert for Sub‑Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms continuing in north Bengal districts through the week.
• Arunachal Pradesh is forecast to see heavy to very heavy rain from September 12–15, with IMD cautioning about landslides, flash floods and power disruptions.
• Odisha’s Bhubaneswar Met Centre issued an orange warning for Malkangiri as a cyclonic circulation drives widespread rain, thunderstorms and 30–40 kmph gusts; fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea.
• Telangana, including Hyderabad, moved to localized orange and yellow alerts after intense evening bands produced quick downpours; districts were warned of waterlogging and transport disruption over the next four days.
• Southern states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh remain under yellow alerts for heavy rain and gusty winds, with Bengaluru seeing light rain now and a likely pickup by September 14.