Cyclonic storm likely to hit Bay of Bengal today evening; Severe Cyclonic Storm expected in Bangladesh tomorrow

IMD forecasts a cyclonic storm to intensify over the East-central Bay of Bengal and make landfall between Sagar Island and Khepupara with wind speeds of 110-120 kmph, gusting up to 135 kmph. Storm surge warnings issued for coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Severe Cyclonic Storm and heavy rainfall alerts for North Coastal Odisha.