Overview

• IMD expects a fresh low-pressure area to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha–West Bengal coasts around August 25, setting up another active phase of the monsoon.
• Odisha is forecast to see heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms through August 27, with squally winds over the North Bay prompting a two‑day advisory for fishermen to stay ashore.
• A red alert is in effect for east Rajasthan today with a warning of extremely heavy rain, as flooding, school closures and a reported drowning underscore risks; Gujarat faces continued heavy rain and strong coastal winds with another spell likely from August 25.
• Mumbai has a brief respite and no state rain alert today, yet the IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Tuesday, August 26, after recent disruptions that included monorail passenger rescues.
• Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu recorded very heavy downpours for a second day with a Yellow alert in place, as the IMD also flags strong winds over both seas that could affect coastal districts.