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Storm Hits Odisha Assembly, Kalinga Ghat Closed Amid Deep Depression Alert
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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A storm swept through the Odisha Assembly area, prompting authorities to shut Kalinga Ghat and issue a deep depression warning.
At around 11 a.m., a storm moved across the capital region of Odisha, affecting the premises of the state assembly. The weather system, identified as a deep depression, brought heavy rain and strong winds.
In response, officials ordered the closure of Kalinga Ghat, a popular riverfront spot near the assembly complex, to ensure public safety. Traffic and pedestrian movement in the vicinity were temporarily halted.
The meteorological department has issued a deep depression alert for the state, urging residents to stay indoors, avoid non‑essential travel, and follow updates from local authorities. Relief teams are on standby.
No injuries or major damage have been reported so far, and power supply remains stable.
In response, officials ordered the closure of Kalinga Ghat, a popular riverfront spot near the assembly complex, to ensure public safety. Traffic and pedestrian movement in the vicinity were temporarily halted.
The meteorological department has issued a deep depression alert for the state, urging residents to stay indoors, avoid non‑essential travel, and follow updates from local authorities. Relief teams are on standby.
No injuries or major damage have been reported so far, and power supply remains stable.