The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha over the next few days as a low-pressure system is likely to develop over the region.
AdvertismentThe Regional Meteorological Centre has warned that rainfall activity will intensify from Sunday, with several districts expected to receive heavy showers until July 15.
AdvertismentThe IMD has predicted that the influence of the weather system will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several parts of the state through July 15, prompting authorities to remain on alert.
For Saturday, a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts.
Authorities are closely monitoring the evolving weather system and are expected to issue further advisories if required.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha over the next few days as a low-pressure system is likely to develop over the region.
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The Regional Meteorological Centre has warned that rainfall activity will intensify from Sunday, with several districts expected to receive heavy showers until July 15.
According to the weather office, a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over West Bengal, Jharkhand, and the adjoining north Bay of Bengal during the afternoon of July 13 and 14. The system is expected to gradually intensify into a low-pressure area, resulting in widespread rainfall across Odisha.
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The IMD has predicted that the influence of the weather system will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several parts of the state through July 15, prompting authorities to remain on alert.
For Saturday, a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. In addition, the weather department has issued a Yellow Warning for 13 districts, cautioning people about the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.
Rainfall activity is expected to increase significantly from Sunday, with more than half of Odisha's districts placed under a Yellow Warning.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall in the districts of Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada.
The weather department has advised residents, especially those living in low-lying and vulnerable areas, to remain cautious as intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning may disrupt normal life in several parts of the state over the next few days. Authorities are closely monitoring the evolving weather system and are expected to issue further advisories if required.
