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Odisha on High Alert as Cyclone Threat Looms Over Bay of Bengal

Bhubaneswar, Odisha – October 25, 2025 – Disaster management teams in Odisha are on high alert as a developing cyclone in the Bay of Bengal is forecast to bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the state starting October 27th. While the cyclone is not expected to make direct landfall in Odisha, authorities are preparing for widespread downpours, flooding, and potential river swelling.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has assured the public that the state is fully prepared, with the health, water resources, energy, and agriculture departments on standby. Local administrations in vulnerable areas have readied relief centers, evacuation plans, and essential supplies.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has identified a low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 24. The system is expected to intensify rapidly, becoming a depression by today, a deep depression by October 26th, and a full-fledged cyclonic storm by October 27th. Current forecasts indicate the storm will likely track toward the coast of Andhra Pradesh.

Coastal and southern districts of Odisha are expected to experience heavy rainfall from October 27th to October 29th. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the entire state, warning of potential extremely heavy rainfall in some areas. Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, is anticipated along the south Odisha coast starting October 27th.

“There is a low-pressure system formed south of the Bay of Bengal… It is likely to form into a depression over the southeast and the adjoining Bay of Bengal on October 25th. It will also further intensify into a deep depression by October 26th. And into a cyclonic storm by October 27th. Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall activity on 27, 28 and 29 October,” said IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty.

Fishing activities have been suspended in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, and fishermen are advised to remain ashore. Officials have urged those currently at sea to return immediately and warned against venturing out. The public in coastal areas is advised to stay away from the seashore and closely monitor weather updates and cyclone warnings issued by the IMD.

The Odisha government is urging residents to remain calm and stay informed as they prepare for the impending weather event.

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