Rain showers hit central, eastern and southern India as new system looms

<b>Heavy rain</b> drummed across central, eastern and southern India today, as meteorologists warn a fresh low‑pressure <b>new system</b> will hit by evening. Orange alerts were issued, urging people to stay indoors. The same bureaucracy that stalls relief funds now scrambles to issue vague advisories, while clogged drainage remains uncleared, turning moderate showers into urban deluges. Residents brace for flooding; power cuts have begun in parts of Karnataka and Odisha, highlighting fragile infrastructure. Travel disruptions are expected on major highways.