As cyclonic storm Montha intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government has begun emergency preparations amid forecasts of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas across several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed the state on yellow alert. While the cyclone is not expected to make a direct landfall in Odisha, it is likely to bring inclement weather.

The depression is forecast to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and approach the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, leading to alerts along Odisha’s coastline.

In its weather alert, IMD urged people to stay alert and take necessary precautions. “Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over several southern and eastern states in the coming days. States affected: Tamil Nadu , Kerala, Coasta

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