GODAVARI FLOOD WARNING
Weather Today, November 4: Heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Chhattisgarh; IMD warns of flash flood risks in several districts
Weather today, November 4: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with heavy showers also likely in parts of Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka and other southern regions may also receive rain. Strong winds over the Bay of Bengal are expected to ease gradually, although rough sea conditions may persist. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the westcentral Bay of Bengal and along the Andhra Pradesh coast during the warning period.
School Holiday Today, November 4: Will schools remain closed on Wednesday? Check updates from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & Kerala as IMD issues heavy rain alerts
School holiday news: Schools in Andhra Pradesh will remain closed on November 4 and 5 due to preparations for the MPTC and ZPTC elections, with polling scheduled for November 5. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued heavy rainfall warnings for parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Odisha and Chhattisgarh on November 4, 2026. No statewide school holiday has been confirmed in Telangana or Kerala, while any closures in Odisha will depend on district-level orders. Parents and students should check local administration and school announcements for the latest updates.
Weather today, November 3: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana brace for heavy rain as Cyclone Murasu triggers IMD alert across 5 states
Weather today November 3: Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to weaken after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast, but its impact is likely to continue on November 3. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with rain and strong winds also expected in Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Coastal areas remain under warnings for rough seas and strong winds.
Two cyclones in days! After Cyclone Arnab, why is Bay of Bengal seeing another powerful storm?
Cyclone Murasu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur around midnight on November 2 or in the early hours of November 3. The IMD has issued heavy rainfall, strong wind and storm surge warnings for Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.
Cyclone Arnab tracker: Storm makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with winds up to 185 kmph, thousands evacuated; airline advisory issued
Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday after triggering mass evacuations and disrupting transport. Officials reported strong winds, heavy rainfall, turbulent seas and a risk of storm surges in low-lying coastal areas. Authorities issued flash flood alerts across 15 districts, while flight cancellations and precautionary restrictions affected parts of the state.
Weather today: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana receive heavy rainfall alert as Cyclone Arnab intensifies; check latest IMD update
Weather today, 27 October: IMD has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. Andhra Pradesh and Yanam face red alerts, with winds potentially reaching 140 kmph. Odisha and Telangana are also forecast to receive intense rainfall, while Delhi-NCR is likely to remain largely dry today.
School holiday tomorrow October 26: Are schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR closed for Valmiki Jayanti? Check state-wise list
School holiday updates for October 26, 2026, vary across India as parents track a developing Bay of Bengal system and local announcements. Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council schools have declared a holiday for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, while Odisha has ordered closures in five districts for October 28 and 29. Here is what families should know about Delhi-NCR and other states.
Flash Flood risk in Eastern, Central India: IMD warns of waterlogging, flooding and landslides in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bengal; Check affected areas
Heavy rainfall across parts of eastern and central India may trigger waterlogging, flooding and landslides, with the IMD warning of flash-flood risks and possible disruptions to transport.
Godavari flood intensity to increase; second warning level likely at Dowleswaram on Saturday: APSDMA
The Godavari river flood intensity is expected to increase steadily due to heavy upstream rainfall. Water levels at Bhadrachalam and Kunavaram are rising, with inflow and outflow at Dowleswaram Barrage exceeding 5.3 lakh cusecs. Authorities have alerted district administrations and kept disaster response teams ready for emergencies. People in low-lying areas and lanka villages should relocate to safer locations and rehabilitation centers.
Godavari water level reaches 48 ft in Telangana's Bhadrachalam, second warning issued
A second flood warning was issued in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, as the Godavari River's water level reached 48 feet. Authorities are on high alert following heavy rains in the upper catchment areas, with rehabilitation measures and centers prepared.
Flood levels rise as major rivers in spate in AP
The State Disaster Management Authority said the second warning signal remained in place at the Cotton Barrage even as three teams each of the NDRF and the SDRF have been positioned in the flood-hit districts of Alluri Sitarama Raju, B R Ambedkar Konaseema and Eluru for relief operations.
Fresh flood threat to Andhra Pradesh as Godavari in spate again
State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director B R Ambedkar said in a release that the current inflow in Godavari stood at 9.80 lakh cusecs. "We will issue the first warning signal by afternoon. We have accordingly alerted the officials of the districts along the river course to take required precautionary measures," Ambedkar said.
First warning issued as Godavari flood rises in AP
The first warning signal has been issued in Andhra Pradesh as flood level in river Godavari rose to 12.10 lakh cusecs on Tuesday morning.
Telangana declares 3-day holiday for schools and colleges aimd heavy rains
"Three days holiday for educational institutions. All measures have been taken to face the incessant rains and floods," Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said on Sunday.
Flood toll at 241 in five states, water receding from several parts of Kerala, Maharashtra
So far 111 people have died in rain-related incidents in Kerala, 70 in Madhya Pradesh, 54 in Maharashtra, five in Rajasthan and one in Andhra Pradesh.
Over 70,000 people affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh
The heavy flood battered at least six mandals in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh.
IMD issues warning about rapid river rising
Rainfall Forecast issued by India Meteorological Department for today and tomorrow indicate that Heavy rainfall is likely in North Konkan North Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Central Water Commission to set up 40 flood forecasting stations across states
In addition to this 60 more flood forecasting stations will be set up in other States already having flood forecasting stations to cover their uncovered areas.
Andhra Pradesh's disaster management is in shambles, says CAG
Cyclones and floods in the last decade caused an estimated loss of Rs 44,765 crore to the state and killed 1,021 people.
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