Summary
The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning indicating the possibility of more than 20 cm of rain within 24 hours.
Six districts in Odisha are already dealing with flooding, and around 100,000 residents have been evacuated to relief centres.
Fishermen have been advised not to go out to sea along the coasts of West Bengal, Bangladesh, Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh from August 16‑18.
State officials have placed district collectors on high alert and are coordinating response efforts.