Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely by Tuesday
PTI. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea till October 25 as the conditions will remain rough and those who were in the deep sea were advised to return to the coast.
The IMD has also cautioned farmers to harvest matured paddy crops by October 23 as some parts of coastal Odisha may experience light to moderate rainfall, the PTI said citing Dash. According to the PTI report, special relief commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu has asked the collectors to remain prepared to face any eventuality.
He has also directed them to ensure the evacuation of people from low-lying areas in case of heavy rain. According to the evening bulletin of IMD's Bhubaneswar centre, light to moderate rainfall would occur at a few places over the coastal districts, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri for 24 hours from 8.30 am on October 23.
Northern and southern coastal districts, along with Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Dhenkanal would experience light to moderate rainfall for 24 hours from 8.30 am on October 24. (With inputs from PTI) "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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