Bhubaneswar is preparing for significant rainfall over the next three days due to a potential low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

An upper air cyclonic circulation is currently situated over the central Bay of Bengal, with expectations of a low-pressure area developing over the west-central and adjacent northwest Bay of Bengal by August 13. This system is predicted to intensify within the next 48 hours, as stated by Manorama Mohanty, director of the IMD's Bhubaneswar office.

The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, and strong surface winds across various regions of the state during this period.

An 'orange' alert has been issued for the districts of Koraput and Malkangiri, urging residents to prepare for potential impacts. Additionally, a 'yellow' alert has been raised for Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Gajapati, Bolangir, and Nuapada districts.

In addition to these areas, several other districts are also likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the coming days.