Odisha Prepares for Third Potential Cyclone in Three Weeks
· India · Hindustan Times, LiveMint
Odisha is bracing for a potential third cyclone in three weeks as a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday. The India Meteorological Department forecasts the system will move north-northwestwards and could become a severe cyclonic storm by Wednesday. Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari stated that while the exact landfall location remains uncertain, the state has alerted all district collectors. The government has also directed coastal communities and fishermen to return to safety as heavy rainfall is expected in several districts starting Wednesday.
Why it matters
The back-to-back weather systems threaten to disrupt life and infrastructure in Odisha, requiring sustained emergency preparedness from state authorities.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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