Heavy rain has been predicted in many parts of Odisha in the next five days due to a fresh low-pressure area taking shape over the Bay of Bengal.
Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, HR Biswas said, under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall will lash parts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Puri and Nayagarh.
In view of the weather forecast, the State government has asked the district authorities to be prepared for the possible flood situation.