In Odisha’s Bhadrak district, 126 schools have been closed due to severe rainfall and flooding, while Manipur has declared a three-day closure of all educational institutions amid security concerns.
Odisha is expecting ongoing heavy rainfall as a new low-pressure system is forecast to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 13, according to the India Meteorological Department.
A tragic incident in Gajapati district resulted in the deaths of a woman and her young son due to snakebites while they slept at home. Local authorities emphasize the ongoing risk of snakebites, particularly during the monsoon season.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in various states, with Odisha expected to face particularly severe conditions.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Warning for heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts, predicting widespread rain and thunderstorms until August 5.
Six districts in Odisha are on red alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue due to an intensified low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department warns of widespread rain across various regions in the state.
The monsoon’s influence continues as heavy rainfall is predicted for multiple regions in India, with significant impacts expected in Gujarat, Delhi NCR, and Madhya Pradesh over the coming days.
Odisha is experiencing ongoing heavy rains due to an active low-pressure system, leading the IMD to issue an Orange Alert for five districts and a Yellow Alert for 17 others.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for 18 states as the monsoon intensifies, predicting thunderstorms and potential landslides in hilly areas.
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