Red rain alert declared in Odisha as monsoon intensifies across eastern states

Odisha is under a red rain alert as the monsoon system strengthens over eastern India. The department also issued heavy rain warnings for West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, and Puducherry. The southeast coastal belt, including Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, is expected to receive prolonged downpours. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to move to higher ground.