Odisha on alert over cyclone Lehar

"We won't have any problem from wind point of view. There may be some rainfall. Rainfall for one day is ok because it may dry up. If it continues for three days, it may affect standing crops," he told IANS.



The administrations of 10 coastal and southern districts have been told to remain prepared, he said.

The administration of Ganjam has been told to remain extra cautious as the region may witness heavy rain.

The latest warning has triggered fear among the coastal residents as the Bay of Bengal has already witnessed two cyclones since October.

Cyclone Helen hit the Andhra Pradesh coast Friday, forcing authorities to evacuate thousands of people. It has left six people dead and caused extensive damage to standing crops in that state.

Helen hit the coast weeks after tropical cyclone Phailin in the Bay of Bengal devastated lives and damaged properties in more than 17 districts in Odisha after making landfall Oct 12 night near Gopalpur in Ganjam district.

Phailin also caused extensive damage in Andhra Pradesh.