IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha

The deep depression over Gangetic West Bengal is expected to cause extremely heavy rainfall and potential flooding in several states.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha due to a deep depression.
An orange alert has been issued for Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, predicting very heavy rainfall in these regions.
The deep depression is expected to weaken into a depression over the next 48 hours as it moves westward across Jharkhand and North Chhattisgarh.
Localized flooding, waterlogging, and landslides are likely, with significant disruptions to traffic and visibility expected in affected areas.
Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the north Bay of Bengal, and residents are urged to avoid waterlogged areas and check for traffic congestion before traveling.