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Orange Weather Alert Issued as Low-Pressure System Brings Heavy Rain to Odisha
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:34 PM
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A low‑pressure area moving across the Bay of Bengal has triggered an orange weather alert for Odisha, with forecasts of intensified rainfall over the next 48 hours.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday raised the weather warning for Odisha to orange level after a low‑pressure trough entered the Bay of Bengal, bringing moisture‑laden winds towards the state.
Meteorologists project that the system will deepen over the next 24‑48 hours, resulting in widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across coastal districts such as Puri, Kendrapara and Bhadrak, with inland areas also likely to see showers.
The orange alert advises residents to stay prepared for possible flooding, waterlogging and disruption to transport. Authorities have urged people to avoid non‑essential travel, secure loose objects and follow instructions from local officials.
IMD has warned that the rain could persist into the weekend before the system moves eastward, and will continue to monitor the situation, updating the alert as needed.
Meteorologists project that the system will deepen over the next 24‑48 hours, resulting in widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across coastal districts such as Puri, Kendrapara and Bhadrak, with inland areas also likely to see showers.
The orange alert advises residents to stay prepared for possible flooding, waterlogging and disruption to transport. Authorities have urged people to avoid non‑essential travel, secure loose objects and follow instructions from local officials.
IMD has warned that the rain could persist into the weekend before the system moves eastward, and will continue to monitor the situation, updating the alert as needed.