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IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain in Odisha from October 26–29.

Squally winds of 35–60 kmph expected along Odisha coast; fishermen advised to stay ashore.

Landslide-prone districts on alert; evacuations may be carried out if required.

Odisha is expected to experience heavy rainfall over the next three days following the intensification of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal into a depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

The IMD has issued 'orange' (be prepared) and 'yellow' (be aware) weather warnings for several districts in the state.

In its latest update, the weather office said the well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal "moved nearly westwards and concentrated into a depression," now centre

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