News from Bhubneshwar is related to the IMD prediction of widespread rainfall from Thursday due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal. Odisha government has identified 15 districts of the state on alert to deal with possible flood and waterlogging situations, the report said.

According to Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) and Secretary Revenue and Disaster Management, PK Jena, "Administrative machinery to remain alert to meet the flood/waterlogging situation that may arise in the event of extremely/ heavy rainfall. The situation may be closely watched."