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Deep Depression Brings Heavy Rain, Landslide Threat Across Odisha
A strong weather system formed over the Bay of Bengal near Odisha.
It was expected to reach the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
The storm system brought very heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms.
Four Odisha districts received the highest-level weather warning.
Officials closed Kalinga Ghat because rain could cause landslides.
Flooding and a fallen tree made some roads difficult to use.
Fishing boats moved into Paradip Port to stay safe from rough seas.
Officials continued watching the weather and planned to reopen roads when conditions improved.
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moved toward the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning for four southern Odisha districts through Thursday morning.
Kalinga Ghat was closed for two days because persistent rain created a landslide risk.
Heavy rain, muddy water and fallen trees disrupted traffic in parts of Ganjam district.
Twenty-eight fishing trawlers carrying 248 fishermen sheltered at Paradip Port amid rough seas.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Odisha district administrations, port authorities, local residents and 248 fishermen were involved or affected.
- What
- A deep depression brought heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, rough seas and landslide risks.
- Where
- The main impacts were in southern Odisha, including Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, Malkangiri, Ganjam, Kalinga Ghat and Paradip Port.
- When
- The system affected Odisha on Wednesday and was expected to cross the coast by Wednesday night; the red warning continued until Thursday morning.
- Why
- The deep depression was moving toward the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast, creating dangerous rain, wind and sea conditions.
Key facts
- Weather system
- Deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal
- Expected landfall
- Between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur
- Red-warning districts
- Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri
- Wind forecast
- Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 50–60 kmph
- Road closure
- Kalinga Ghat was sealed for two days because of landslide risk
- Fishing shelter
- 28 trawlers carrying 248 fishermen sheltered at Paradip Port
- Port restrictions
- Ship entry was restricted and cargo vessels were directed to move to safer waters
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