Heavy rain lashes Odisha, 23 families evacuated to safety

Odisha faced heavy rainfall on Saturday as a depression over the Bay of Bengal hit near Chilika Lake, prompting evacuations in Malkangiri district. The India Meteorological Department warned of more rain over the next five days, with some areas already experiencing significant flooding. The depression, moving west-northwestwards, is expected to weaken by Sunday morning. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have taken necessary steps to ensure public safety.