India, Sept. 2 -- Summary

Low-pressure system moves towards Uttar Pradesh, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to several states, with weather conditions likely to intensify.

Orange alert issued for Chhattisgarh, eastern Madhya Pradesh, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand amid forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Delhi-NCR may receive heavy showers with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas.

Flash-flood risk rises across vulnerable districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal.

Farmers advised to drain excess water, protect harvested crops and avoid fieldwork during heavy rain, thunderstorms a...