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IMD Issues Red Alert for Five Districts in Odisha Ahead of Cyclonic Storm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts in Odisha as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow morning. The storm is predicted to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday. The Odisha Government has activated disaster response teams and implemented precautionary measures to protect vulnerable populations. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed local authorities to ensure readiness and reduce the risk of casualties.

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