Odisha evacuates 3,500 as deep depression nears coast
Heavy rain has lashed Odisha as a deep depression approaches the coast, prompting the evacuation of 3,500 people. The state government has also ordered educational institutions and Anganwadi centres to close in 10 districts, according to The Hindu.
Heavy rain is affecting Odisha as a deep depression approaches the coast, The Hindu reports. Authorities have evacuated 3,500 people ahead of the system’s approach. The precautionary operation is taking place amid continuing rainfall in the State.
The Odisha government has ordered educational institutions and Anganwadi centres to close in 10 districts. The measure is intended to keep those facilities closed while the weather system threatens the area, according to the supplied material. The report does not identify the 10 districts, provide the depression’s strength or location, or state whether further evacuations are planned.
It also does not give details of damage, rainfall totals or casualties. The available information records two immediate responses: the evacuation of residents and the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres as the deep depression moves towards the coast.
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