Odisha on High Alert: Potential Cyclone Looms Over Bay of Bengal

The Odisha government has alerted all districts as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression. With October being a peak cyclone month, authorities have directed district collectors to prepare for possible heavy rain and cyclone scenarios.

The Odisha government has heightened its alert status across the state, warning district collectors to brace for the impact of a potential cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal. A low-pressure area is expected to intensify in the next 24 hours, prompting fears of heavy rains and possible cyclonic conditions.

The Special Relief Commissioner has advised comprehensive disaster preparedness, given that October is historically conducive to cyclones in the region. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates significant rainfall, some international models suggest a heightened risk.

The IMD's latest bulletin indicates the formation of a depression near the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh coasts, with forecasts of thundershowers and strong winds for multiple districts. Authorities continue to monitor developments closely with an emphasis on precautionary measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)