Cyclone Fani: Odisha on yellow alert, EC lifts poll code from 11 districts

Odisha is bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall as Cyclone Fani (pronounced Foni) makes its way towards its coast. (PTI)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘yellow warning’ for residents along the coast as it predicted that Cyclone Fani would intensify into an “extremely severe cyclonic storm” by Wednesday evening. (PTI)

The Navy, Coast Guard, and National Disaster Response Force have been dispatched for relief measures. The Army and Air Force is on standby as well. (PTI)

All leaves of doctors and health staff in Odisha have been cancelled till May 15. Those who are on leave have been asked to report back to respective headquarters by today evening, reported ANI. (PTI)

It is likely to make landfall between Gopalpur and Chandbali by Friday, although the exact location is not known. (PTI)