Heavy Rain to Continue in Odisha Till August 29 Amid Low-Pressure System

A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal, triggering widespread rainfall across Odisha. A cyclonic circulation associated with the system is extending southwestwards with height up to around 7.6 km above sea level. The southwest monsoon is also remaining active over the state, increasing the possibility of heavy rainfall in several districts.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Odisha for the next 48 hours. The weather system is likely to keep rainfall activity active in the state till August 29. Red, orange and yellow warnings have been issued for different districts.

Red Warning for Five Districts

A red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for five districts for today. These are Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur.

An orange warning has been issued for Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.

Thunderstorm and Lightning Alert

Several districts may also experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Winds may reach speeds of 40 to 50 kmph during thunderstorms. An orange warning has been issued for Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.

For tomorrow, an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Subarnapur and Boudh. These districts may also witness thunderstorms and lightning, while a yellow warning has been issued for other districts.

Fishermen Advised to Stay Away From Sea

The sea is expected to remain rough until August 24. Fishermen have therefore been advised not to venture into the sea along the Odisha coast during this period.

Meanwhile, Odisha has recorded 1,044.8 mm of rainfall since June 1, which is 26% above normal. Nabarangpur is the only district currently reporting a rainfall deficit.