Bhubaneswar, Oct. 24 -- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27, according to IMDBhubaneswar.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across coastal and southern Odishafrom October 27 to 29, while Andhra Pradesh may face the cyclone's main impact.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable districts to stay alert as forecasts indicate wind speeds up to 70 kmph and widespread rain.

A fresh cyclonic storm, named 'Montha', is brewing over the Bay of Bengal and may bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several parts of Odisha in the coming days.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday reported that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has in...