Watch: India braces for intense monsoon | IMD issues fresh red alert

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several Indian states due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is expected across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Why it matters
Timely weather alerts are critical for disaster preparedness and public safety during the monsoon season in India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also expected to witness intense monsoon activity.
The article is a standard weather advisory report based on official government data.
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