Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extensive damage in several districts of Odisha due to the forecasted Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal. The districts likely to be affected include Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nuapada, and Boudh.

According to the IMD’s forecast, the approaching cyclonic storm may cause major damage to thatched houses and huts, while their roof tops and unattached metal sheets could be blown off due to strong winds. Power and communication lines are expected to suffer damage, leading to possible disruptions in connectivity.

The agency has also warned of damage to kutcha roads and partial damage to pucca roads, with flooding of escape routes in several areas. Large trees ma

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