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Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 : Odisha is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall over the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a fresh spell of heavy rain from September 9. At present, rainfall activity and its spread remain limited across the state. However, the weather department has forecast increasing rainfall activity from September 9. Yellow Warning Issued For September 9 For the 24 hours from 8:30 am on September 9 to 8:30 am on September 10, a yellow warning has been issued for Baleshwar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts, where heavy rainfall is very likely at one or two places. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 30-40 kmph are also very likely at one or two places in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagada districts. Heavy Rain Forecast In Six Districts For the 24 hours from 8:30 am on September 10 to 8:30 am on September 11, heavy rainfall is very likely at one or two places in Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Kataka, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts. The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph at one or two places in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagada districts. Also Read : Rain Eases in Odisha, But Subarnarekha Fury Drowns Northern Baleshwar Heavy Rain Likely In 17 Districts For the period from 8:30 am on September 11 to 8:30 am on September 12, a yellow warning has been issued for heavy rainfall at one or two places in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Baudh, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagada districts. Rain Activity Likely To Shift South Odisha For the 24 hours from 8:30 am on September 12 to 8:30 am on September 13, heavy rainfall is very likely at one or two places in Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam districts. The weather outlook indicates a broader spell of heavy rainfall across parts of Odisha from September 9, with the focus shifting to southern districts by September 12.

New Delhi, Sep 7 : Six people have died, and 11 have been rescued while several others are feared trapped after the deadly multi-storey building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan, officials said. According to the rescue officials, during the overnight operations, one more person was rescued but was found dead. The search and rescue operations continued throughout the night. Officials said that several people, mostly students, are still feared to be trapped in the debris, and efforts are underway to rescue them safely. Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered a magisterial inquiry into the collapse of the boys' PG building. Following an on-site inspection of the tragedy, Gupta directed officials to conduct a detailed inquiry into the circumstances leading to the building collapse and ordered that an FIR be registered against the building owner. The Chief Minister said those found responsible would face strict action under the law. "Those found responsible for this grave incident will be held fully accountable and dealt with under the strictest provisions of law," Gupta said after reviewing the situation at the spot. According to police, the FIR has been registered at the South Campus police station against alleged owner Hariram and others. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel confirmed the registration of the case. Also Read : Amit Shah Cancels Goa Events, Assesses Rescue Operations After Delhi Building Collapse The building, which was around 40-50 years old, had a basement and five upper floors and was being used as a paying guest accommodation for students, many of whom were studying at Delhi University’s South Campus. Police said the premises had rooms to accommodate around 40 people. The building collapsed at around 1:30 pm while repair work was reportedly being carried out in the basement. Officials also suggested that heavy rainfall may have played a role in the incident. Rescue efforts are being conducted by teams from Delhi Police, the National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Service and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. (IANS)