Sat Sep 27 07:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**India Battles Widespread Flooding and Heavy Rains**

**New Delhi, September 27, 2025** – Several parts of India are grappling with severe flooding and heavy rainfall, leading to disruptions, evacuations, and calls for government assistance.

**Odisha and Andhra Pradesh:** A depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the coasts of south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain. Authorities had already taken precautionary measures, setting up control rooms and deploying disaster response forces. Prime Minister Modi has altered his schedule to avoid a public meeting in Berhampur due to the weather conditions, unveiling development projects in Jharsuguda instead.

**Maharashtra:** Heavy rains have inundated the Marathwada region, causing extensive damage to crops and infrastructure. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut are demanding a complete loan waiver for farmers and compensation from the PM CARES Fund. Schools are closed in some districts due to an orange alert. Water releases from dams in Maharashtra are exacerbating flooding in neighboring Karnataka.

**Karnataka:** Incessant rainfall and overflowing rivers have severely impacted the Kalyana Karnataka region. One child died due to a house collapse. Roads, bridges, and homes have been damaged. School are closed in some districts due to an orange alert. Minister Priyank Kharge has visited affected areas to coordinate relief efforts.

**Telangana:** Hyderabad is experiencing significant flooding due to overflowing of the Musi River. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated, and transportation services have been suspended. The Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall across the state.

**Kerala:** Heavy rain has disrupted normal life in southern Kerala, with roads and low-lying areas flooded.

The IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across multiple states, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures and prepare for potential disasters. Relief operations are underway in many affected areas, with efforts focused on evacuating residents, providing shelter, and clearing damaged infrastructure.

**Summary of Input Text:**

The provided text is a collection of news snippets from “The Hindu” newspaper and various news agencies (PTI, ANI) on September 27, 2025, detailing the impact of heavy rains and flooding across multiple states in India. It covers:

* A depression over the Bay of Bengal affecting Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
* Severe flooding in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, leading to demands for loan waivers and compensation for farmers.
* Impact of heavy rains on the Kalyana Karnataka region, with damage to infrastructure and loss of life.
* Flooding in Hyderabad due to the Musi River overflowing.
* IMD forecasts of heavy rainfall across various states.
* Precautionary measures taken by state governments, including school closures and traffic diversions.

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