Low‑pressure area near Andaman Sea to bring heavy rain to Odisha this weekend
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that a low‑pressure system forming near the Andaman Sea on September 19 is expected to bring heavy rainfall across Odisha, affecting cities such as Cuttack, Sambalpur, Deogarh, and Balasore. The alert does not indicate a cyclone, but the forecast calls for thunderstorms and significant precipitation over the weekend, raising concerns for flooding and agricultural impacts in the region.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 60% center, 40% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): Sunday Guardian, India Today
Sources
- Odisha Cyclone Latest Update: IMD Issues Big Alert on September 19 as Low-Pressure Area Forms Near Andaman Sea; Thunderstorm & Heavy Rain Expected Cuttack, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Balasore & More — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- Rain in Kolkata and south Bengal, low pressure to form over north Andaman Sea: IMD — Deccan Herald (center)
- 20 Odisha districts on alert as low-pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal — India Today (right-leaning)
- Low pressure to form today, likely to intensify further in Odisha — The New Indian Express (center)
- Fresh low pressure to bring heavy rainfall this weekend in Odisha — The New Indian Express (center)