Summary
The weather service says the rain could be as deep as a tall bathtub.
People are moving to safe houses called relief centres.
Fishermen should stay away from the sea to stay safe.
Helpers are getting ready to help anyone who needs it.
Key Points
5 points1
Heavy rain warning for Odisha.
2
More than 20 centimeters of rain expected.
3
Around 100,000 people moved to safe places.
4
Fishermen told not to go out on the water.
5
Weather agency watches the storm.
New Words to Learn
14 wordslow‑pressure area
a spot in the sky where the air is lighter and can make clouds and rain
red warning
a very serious alert that says dangerous weather is coming
evacuated
moved to a safer place because of danger
relief centres
places where people can stay safe and get help
inundation
when water covers land or houses
depression
a weak storm that can become stronger
calamity
a big problem or disaster
squally
windy and rainy weather
gusting
when wind blows suddenly fast
district collectors
leaders who help manage a local area
additional chief secretary
a senior government helper who gives instructions
urban authorities
people who take care of city problems
coordinated
working together in an organized way
citizen‑centric
focused on helping the people who live there
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