Bhubaneswar, Oct. 28 -- Odisha is likely to witness intensified rainfall and strong winds as a deep depression is expected to move towards Chhattisgarh. Southern parts of the state are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with gusty winds likely to affect several districts.

According to Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur are likely to receive very heavy rainfall. Similar conditions are expected in Rayagada, Ganjam and Gajapati districts.

Wind speeds are expected to reach 60-70 kmph, with gusts of up to 80 kmph. Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kalahandi and Gajapati are among the districts likely to experience strong winds.

The adverse weather ...