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Weather
Red warning issued for four districts in Odisha as deep depression approaches
✍️ thehindu.com
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 10:02 PM
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The Odisha government has issued a red alert for four districts, deploying disaster response teams as a deep depression system moves closer.
The state’s meteorological department has classified the weather threat as a red warning for four districts in Odisha, signalling the highest level of alert. The alert follows the approach of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the affected areas.
Disaster response forces, including the State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force units, have been placed on standby. Teams are positioned at strategic points to facilitate rapid evacuation, rescue operations, and distribution of relief supplies if needed.
Authorities have advised residents in the warned districts to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and heed instructions from local officials. Continuous updates will be provided through official channels as the system progresses inland.
Disaster response forces, including the State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force units, have been placed on standby. Teams are positioned at strategic points to facilitate rapid evacuation, rescue operations, and distribution of relief supplies if needed.
Authorities have advised residents in the warned districts to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and heed instructions from local officials. Continuous updates will be provided through official channels as the system progresses inland.