The record
Written from the 1 report below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- Schools in Mayurbhanj, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts of Odisha were closed on Monday as a precaution after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rainfall from a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal.
- The weather system was expected to cross the West Bengal-North Odisha coast between Balasore and Canning by Monday afternoon, with widespread rain, thunderstorms and squally weather forecast across Odisha through July 29.
- The state's special relief commissioner has asked collectors of 27 of 30 districts to remain on high alert due to possible flash flood-like situations.
- Odisha has recorded about 67% above-normal rainfall this July, its highest positive departure among all states, after three low-pressure systems hit the state this month.
What to watch next
- Whether the deep depression crosses the coast as forecast by Monday afternoon and how intense the rainfall turns out
- Possible flash flood situations in districts where collectors are on high alert
- Any extension of school closures or further warnings as heavy rain is expected to continue through July 29
Coverage1
1 report
English national1
All filed from India
Named India · Bay of Bengal · Jagatsinghpur · Kendrapara · Mayurbhanj · Odisha · India Meteorological Department · Manorama Mohanty · Purna Chandra Sethi · Sarat Chandra Sahoo · Special relief commissioner
The 1 report is listed beside the record.
Ask this story
Answers cite the reports above, or say they can't.