In view of the expected heavy rains and rough sea conditions all along the Odisha coast due to the effects of cyclone Amphan, the government is evacuating villagers living in low-lying coastal areas of the state. Evacuation exercises are on in several districts including Balasore and Kendrapara. On the other hand, the state DGP Abhay visited Bhadrak district to review the preparedness of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force.