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.

The depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The system, which has been moving northwestward at a speed of about 10 kmph over the past six hours, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm 'Montha' in ...