India, Sept. 22 -- Bay of Bengal depression intensifies, threatening heavy to very heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with widespread weather disruptions.

IMD issues orange alert for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as the system approaches, bringing torrential rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.

Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh may witness monsoon withdrawal within two to three days as conditions become increasingly favourable.

Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra and northeastern states face heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over several areas.

Farmers and fishermen advised caution as heavy rain, waterlogging, rough seas and strong winds pose risks to crops, livestock...