Bhubaneswar, June 30: A low-pressure area has formed over the northwestern Bay of Bengal, adjacent to the coastal West Bengal and Bangladesh, influenced by a cyclonic circulation observed yesterday. This system is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction, affecting northern Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand over the coming days.

As a result, intense rainfall is expected across coastal and northern Odisha, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for four districts today: Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh. These areas are likely to experience extremely heavy downpours.

In addition, orange alerts have been issued for seven districts, and yellow alerts for eleven others, signaling widespread rainfall activity throughout the state. The impact of the low-pressure system is forecast to persist until July 6, with continuous rain expected in several regions.

Authorities advise residents to stay cautious and follow weather updates regularly to ensure safety.