Fri Jul 25 08:04:42 UTC 2025: ## Summary:
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha over the next few days (July 25-28, 2025). A ‘red warning’ for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts, and an ‘orange warning’ for very heavy rainfall for 10 other districts. District collectors have been alerted to prepare for potential emergencies, and fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.
## News Article:
**Odisha Braces for Torrential Rainfall as Depression Intensifies**
**Bhubaneswar, July 25, 2025** – Odisha is preparing for days of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a significant depression. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red warning’ for isolated locations in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts, indicating the potential for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 21 cm today, July 25th.
An ‘orange warning’ has also been issued for ten other districts, forecasting very heavy rainfall over the coming days (July 26-28). The IMD bulletin states that light to moderate rainfall is expected across most of Odisha.
The depression is expected to move west-northwestwards, crossing West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh coasts before moving across Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha and Jharkhand.
The meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar has urged district collectors to activate emergency response measures and be prepared for potential flooding and disruptions. Fishermen have been strongly advised not to venture into the sea along the north Odisha coast until July 28th.
The Special Relief Commissioner’s Office has issued a letter urging preparedness and vigilance across the state. Residents are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and follow safety guidelines provided by local authorities.
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