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Deep depression over Bay of Bengal triggers orange alert for Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra

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The IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, Punjab, and Maharashtra as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensifies, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall across northern, central, and eastern India from July 28.

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Deep depression over Bay of Bengal triggers orange alert for Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified, triggering an orange alert for Delhi, Punjab, and Maharashtra. The weather system, combined with an active monsoon trough, is expected to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall across northern, central, and eastern India starting July 28. The IMD’s latest bulletin warns of widespread disruption to daily life and potential flooding in vulnerable areas.

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