Weather Today LIVE Update: Odisha declares Puri 'red zone', bans sea bathing amid heavy rain forecast
Odisha declared Puri a 'red zone' and banned sea bathing as heavy rain is forecasted. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for southern Odisha, predicting extremely heavy rainfall on September 23 and 24. Authorities evacuated thousands from vulnerable areas, closing schools to mitigate risks of flash floods and extreme weather conditions.