more-inThe National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), under the Home Ministry, has cautioned the Odisha government against a looming cyclonic storm in the next two to three days, official sources said. “The depression is likely to intensify by tomorrow (Tuesday) and turn into a cyclonic storm in the following hours. It is very likely to move northwestward towards Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast during the next 72 hours,” the advisory said. The State was likely to experience heavy rainfall on October 10 and October 11, he stated. The State government would issue alert to districts well in advance, he said.

Source: The Hindu October 08, 2018 11:37 UTC