Odisha and Kerala Weather Alerts Issued

Summary Notes:

• Weather Alerts: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued high alert warnings for 12 districts in Odisha due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Expected impacts include thunderstorms, rain, and wind speeds of 30-40 km/h.

• School Closures: Malkangiri district in southern Odisha has closed all government and private schools in anticipation of heavy rainfall predicted on September 26, 2025.

• Depression Formation: The low-pressure area is projected to develop into a depression by September 26, likely intensifying and crossing the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coasts around the morning of September 27.

• Kerala's Orange Alert: An orange alert has been issued for eight districts in Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam, with forecasts of thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, and wind speeds of up to 40 km/h.

• Calcutta High Court Response: Following rain-related incidents that led to multiple fatalities due to electrocution in Kolkata, the Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), and Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) to provide reports on:

  • Causes of the electrocution incidents.
  • Actions taken concerning the drainage system by KMC.
  • Compensation measures for victims' families by the state government.

Key Points:

• IMD alerts for Odisha and Kerala highlight ongoing severe weather conditions.
• Expected rainfall and wind speeds pose risks to public safety and infrastructure.
• Legal oversight following the Kolkata fatalities emphasizes accountability measures regarding municipal services and disaster response.