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Deep Depression Triggers Red Alerts in Odisha, While 'Cyclone Arnab' Remains a Social Media Myth

A deep depression crossing the Andhra‑Odisha coast has prompted red alerts for four Odisha districts, disaster response deployment and thousands evacuated, despite viral talk of a non‑existent Cyclone Arnab.

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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Video: Odisha Morning News Live | Red Alert & Heavy Rain | Deep Depression Update | 24 Sep 2026
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Why This Matters

The red alerts and evacuations underscore the immediate risk of flooding and landslides in vulnerable districts, while the spread of misinformation about a fictitious cyclone could distract public attention from genuine safety measures.

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