Odisha places 11 districts on high alert for incoming low‑pressure system
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The India Meteorological Department has warned that a low‑pressure system is expected to strengthen and move west‑northwestward, arriving near the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts early on September 23. In response, Odisha has placed 11 districts on high alert, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall that could cause flooding and disrupt local communities. The alert aims to prepare authorities and residents for potential weather‑related impacts.
Covered by 22 outlets across the spectrum: 23% left, 36% center, 41% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (4): Economic Times, Mint, Mid-Day, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (3): Deccan Chronicle, India Today, India TV English
Sources
- Cyclone Arnab coming? Odisha, AP on high alert — Economic Times (center)
- Deep Depression To Cross Odisha-Andhra Coast, Heavy Rain Forecast — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Deep Depression Likely To Cross Andhra-Odisha Coasts By Sep 23-24 Night — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- East Telangana Braces For Heavy Rains Over Next 24 Hours — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Odisha gears up as deep depression to bring heavy rain, red alert in 7 districts — India Today (right-leaning)
- Schools in Odisha to remain closed tomorrow due to Cyclone Arnab; check district-wise list — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Cyclone Arnab forming in Bay of Bengal? IMD warns deep depression to make landfall tomorrow, Odisha on alert — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Cyclone Arnab: ODRAF teams deployed at vulnerable locations in Odisha, vehicular movements restricted — India TV English (right-leaning)
- What time will Cyclone Arnab make landfall and which states will be worst affected? All you need to know — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Bay of Bengal depression likely to intensify, hit Andhra-Odisha coast — Mint (center)
- Odisha: Malkangiri on red alert as cyclone approaches — Mid-Day (center)
- Depression in Bay intensifies, high alert in North Andhra — The New Indian Express (center)
- Manyam and Vizianagaram districts to receive heavy rainfall — The New Indian Express (center)
- No storm threat, 11 Odisha districts under depression — The New Indian Express (center)
- Odisha braces for heavy rain due to deep depression, several coastal districts on alert — The New Indian Express (center)
- Odisha braces for heavy rainfall; schools closed in over six districts — The New Indian Express (center)
- Deep depression to cross Andhra-Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam tonight; red alert in five Andhra districts — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Orange, red alerts for A.P. as depression in Bay is likely to bring heavy rain in next three days — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Widespread rain likely across Keralam for three days; Yellow alert for seven districts on September 23 — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed — The Hindu (left-leaning)