India, Sept. 25 -- Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten several states, bringing risks of flooding, strong winds, lightning and travel disruptions.

Odisha's deep depression moves northwest, causing widespread rainfall and gradually weakening over the next 24 hours.

Orange alerts warn of heavy rainfall across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and neighbouring regions.

Rajasthan remains extremely hot, with Barmer recording the country's highest temperature at 43.6 degrees Celsius.

Farmers are advised to protect harvested crops, agricultural equipment and livestock.

Weather conditions across several parts of India have taken a sharp turn, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds expected in many states even...