Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall and strong winds for three consecutive days due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, starting tomorrow.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense weather conditions from October 28 to 29, with gusty winds and heavy showers expected across the state.

Fifteen districts in southern and coastal Odisha are expected to be most affected. These include Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri, which may face severe impact.

Other districts such as Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Nayagarh, Cuttack, and Khordha are also likely to experience significant rainfall and wind activity.

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The IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Malkangiri and Koraput, and the cyclone’s path may shift as it intensifies. The Odisha government has placed disaster management teams on high alert and is preparing for emergency response measures.

Due to rough sea conditions, danger signal number 3 has been issued at all ports, and fishermen have been strictly prohibited from venturing into the sea between October 26 and 30. The Coast Guard is actively patrolling the waters, and fishermen currently at sea have been instructed to return to shore immediately.