Odisha Prepares for Cyclone as Storm Nears Landfall

Odisha has activated disaster teams as a cyclone approaches the state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) tracking a depression near the Andaman Islands. The storm, currently centered 440 km north-northwest of Sri Vijaya Puram, is moving southeast at 5 kmph. The IMD reported the depression is about 880 km east-southeast of Visakhapatnam, 980 km east-southeast of Kakinada, and 1150 km east of Bapatla. With landfall expected near Odisha on October 28, authorities are preparing for potential impacts. The storm's movement and intensity will be closely monitored as it moves closer to the state's coastline.

Reporting: Indian Express

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