Bhubaneswar, May 25 -- Koraput district in Odisha has recorded its highest rainfall in 24 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that widespread rainfall is expected across the state over the next few days..

"Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at many places in Odisha over the next few days. The southwest monsoon has already set in over Kerala, and pre-monsoon showers are currently active in our state. Cyclonic circulation is going to form. Tomorrow, light and moderate rainfall will occur in many places of Odisha, and it will continue next 4-5 days," Mohanty said.

She also stated that an orange alert has been issue...