India, Aug. 31 -- Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall likely across Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and widespread disruptions expected.

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal likely to move northwestwards, intensifying rainfall across Odisha, West Bengal and neighbouring states.

Uttarakhand faces serious flood and landslide risks as persistent rainfall disrupts roads, raises river levels and threatens vulnerable mountainous areas.

Bihar, Jharkhand and northeastern states may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, prompting orange alerts and widespread weather precautions.

Delhi likely to remain hot and humid, with partly cloudy skies, limited rainfall chances and temperatures touching around 37degC to...