Farmers in Ganjam district are deeply concerned about the potential impact on their paddy crops, which are at a critical growth stage. Heavy rain and strong winds could lead to widespread crop damage, especially for long-duration paddy varieties. The district has already suffered significant agricultural losses earlier this month due to heavy rain and flooding, with 33% crop loss reported across 3,402 hectares, amounting to Rs 5.41 crore in damages. The fresh cyclone prediction has heightened fears of further losses, particularly for farmers who transplanted paddy late this year.