Odisha has placed 20 districts on alert as a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system is expected to strengthen. Authorities say preparations are in place, with heavy rain and thunderstorms likely over the coming days.

Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area formed over the North Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the

Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas today (Thursday), triggering an increase in rainfall