# Deep depression crosses Andhra coast, heavy rain forecast for four states

2026-09-24T06:12:06+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam between 11 pm Wednesday and 1 am Thursday, bringing sustained winds of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system is not a cyclone and will weaken gradually over 24 hours after Thursday night. The IMD has issued a red alert for four Odisha districts, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, and Malkangiri, with isolated rainfall exceeding 200 mm expected. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast from Thursday through Saturday across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, eastern Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Landslides in Ganjam and Gajapati districts have disrupted roads, and one wall collapse in Balasore district killed one person. Andhra Pradesh energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has put power utilities on round-the-clock alert. The deep depression is expected to move northwestwards, maintain intensity for 12 hours, then turn north-northwestwards and weaken. Delhi may see light rain from Saturday.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The deep depression that crossed the Andhra coast is neither a cyclone nor a named storm, yet coverage differs by region. Hindustan Times leads on the IMD's 'no cyclone' clarification and Delhi rain prospects, while Livemint foregrounds Odisha's red alert and evacuation figures. Freepress Journal frames it as a 'strong weather system' affecting Madhya Pradesh for Anant Chaturdashi, omitting the Andhra landfall entirely. The sources agree on the depression's track and wind speeds, no outlet criticises government preparedness. The broad agreement indicates straight weather reporting with regional tailoring. The system weakens by Friday, but the IMD's next update on rainfall totals for Odisha and MP will clarify flood risk.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/no-cyclone-arnab-but-rain-threat-stays-imd-deep-depression-crosses-andhra-pradesh-coast-odisha-rains-101790224666778.html>
  Leads with 'no cyclone' clarification and Delhi impact, regionally focused on north-west India rain prospects
- livemint.com (neutral report) <https://www.livemint.com/news/india/weather-today-live-update-odisha-andhra-pradesh-up-lucknow-bihar-heavy-rain-clogged-drain-traffic-latest-news-11790224996870.html>
  Focuses on Odisha infrastructure damage, landslides, and dam operations, lists affected districts in detail
- livemint.com (neutral report) <https://www.livemint.com/news/india/red-alert-for-4-odisha-districts-as-deep-depression-triggers-heavy-rain-threat-11790219210206.html>
  Focuses on Odisha infrastructure damage, landslides, and dam operations, lists affected districts in detail
- freepressjournal.in (neutral report) <https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-weather-today-depression-over-bay-of-bengal-intensifies-heavy-rainfall-alert-issued-for-anant-chaturdashi>
  Frames story for Madhya Pradesh only, links depression to Anant Chaturdashi rain alert, omits Andhra landfall

Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Gajapati, Ganjam, India Meteorological Department, Kalingapatnam, Odisha
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