MeT department office has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in 16 states, including Kerala, Uttarakhand and West Bengal and North coast of Andhra, in next 48 hours. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into central Arabian sea.

Head of the Weather Services of IMD, M Mohpatra  told   that, due to formation of low pressure area in various places rainfall is expected to increase. So far, 718 people have lost their lives in incidents related to floods and rains in seven states during the monsoon season so far.