Red Alert Issued for Five Odisha Districts as Low‑Pressure System Forms

The meteorological department has identified a low‑pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, leading to a red‑alert warning for five districts in Odisha.\nA red alert is the highest level of weather warning, indicating the likelihood of severe conditions such as intense rainfall, gusty winds and possible flooding.\nState disaster management officials have urged residents to remain vigilant, avoid low‑lying areas, and follow any instructions issued by authorities.\nEmergency response teams have been placed on standby, with shelters prepared and relief supplies readied as the situation is closely monitored.