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- A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal has brought heavy to very heavy rainfall to northern and coastal Odisha, with Baleshwar recording 246.6 mm in 24 hours.
- Authorities have closed all schools and Anganwadi centres in Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur and Kendujhar districts as a precaution.
- Low-lying areas of Baleshwar town were submerged, disrupting traffic and daily life, and drainage teams have been deployed while fire services remain on standby for evacuations.
- The weather authorities have warned of continued rainfall, and Balasore district has already received over 400 mm on each of the previous two days.
What to watch next
- Whether weather authorities extend or upgrade rainfall warnings, including any red alert for more districts
- Possible school closures or evacuations in additional districts if the depression intensifies or lingers
- Extent of flooding in low-lying neighbourhoods of Baleshwar and the effectiveness of drainage and rescue operations
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