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The festive spirit in Odisha ahead of Dussehra may face a setback as the Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rainfall across several districts of the state. According to weather officials, a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal around September 25-26, which could trigger wet conditions during the festive period.
In the immediate term, forecasts suggest that heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely between September 17 and 21 in multiple regions. Gusty surface winds ranging from 30 to 40 kmph are also expected, which may cause further inconvenience to people eng...