A deep depression moving along the Andhra‑Odisha coastline has brought heavy rains to both states, prompting a red warning alert for four districts in Odisha and the deployment of disaster response forces as authorities evacuate thousands of residents.
Meanwhile, social media platforms are buzzing about a so‑called "Cyclone Arnab," a storm that does not exist; the actual system is a deep depression, and cities such as Calcutta are preparing for heavy rain as the system continues its eastward track.
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