The India Weather Update for September 23, 2026, shows a fresh spell of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moves towards the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall and thunderstorm warnings for several states, while Delhi-NCR is expected to remain without a weather warning for the next few days.
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Deep Depression Moves Towards Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
The weather system that dominates the eastern coastal region is a low-pressure area prevailing over the western-central and adjacent northwestern Bay of Bengal. As per the IMD, the weather system is travelling in the west-northwesterly direction and will cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by September 23 evening.
The weather system is causing winds and heavy rains to be experienced in the coastal regions. The IMD has predicted rainfall with localised heavy rains in north Andhra Pradesh. The wind speed on the North Andhra coast could be between 25 and 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. The sea will also be very rough during heavy rains.
Odisha Faces Heavy to Very Heavy Rain
Odisha is one of the states that could receive heavy rains as per the weather system. According to the IMD, there could be rain or thundershowers at most places in the northern and southern coasts of Odisha, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. There could also be heavy winds in South Odisha, with the sea very rough to high.
The weather pattern had already caused some problems in southern Odisha. As per the reports dated September 23, it was seen that heavy rainfall and winds had impacted the connectivity of roads in Ganjam and Gajapati districts, causing trees to be uprooted at various places.
The Odisha administration has also been placed on alert as the state prepares for the possibility of heavy rainfall and related disruptions.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Under Rain Warning
Andhra Pradesh is also expected to receive heavy rainfall as the deep depression approaches the coast. The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rain for Coastal Andhra Pradesh on September 23, followed by very heavy rain on September 24 and heavy rain on September 25. Thunderstorms and strong surface winds are also expected during this period.
Telangana is another state facing a significant weather alert. The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall on September 23 and 24, followed by very heavy rainfall on September 25 and 26. Thunderstorms and strong surface winds are also expected.
Other States Likely to Receive Heavy Rain
The India Weather Update also covers several other regions where rainfall activity is expected to remain strong.
Vidarbha is likely to receive heavy rain on September 23, followed by very heavy rain on September 24 and 25. Heavy rainfall is also forecast for September 26.
Heavy rain alerts are also issued for Marathwada and Madhya Maharashtra for September 23. Marathwada is expected to receive heavy rains till September 25, whereas thunderstorms and gusty surface winds are forecast for Madhya Maharashtra on September 24 and 25.
The Gangetic and Sub-Himalayan parts of West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to experience intense rainfall between September 23 and September 24, with very intense showers in some parts of the region by September 24 or 25.
What About Delhi-NCR?
For Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh, the latest India Weather Update does not show any weather warning from September 23 to September 29. This means the current deep-depression-related warnings are mainly concentrated over eastern, central, and southern parts of the country rather than Delhi-NCR.
The weather scenario may continue to alter as the depression continues its movement towards the land. People who have been warned about heavy rains and strong winds should adhere to the latest instructions from the IMD and other relevant authorities.
Conclusion
The latest India Weather Update indicates that Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are at the centre of the current weather system, with heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds expected around the time the deep depression crosses the coast. Telangana, Vidarbha, Marathwada, Maharashtra, and parts of West Bengal are also expected to experience significant rainfall over the coming days. Delhi-NCR, however, currently has no IMD warning through September 29.