Cyclone Alert for Odisha: Heavy Rain Forecast in Several Districts from November 18, Orange Warning Issued
Cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a storm by November 17; IMD issues Orange and Yellow warnings as heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast across several Odisha districts from November 18.
Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall and strong winds from November 18 as a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts and issued Orange and Yellow warnings for different parts of the state.
According to the latest weather update, the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is gradually becoming more organised. It is likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours.
The system is expected to move north-northwestwards and may develop into a cyclonic storm over the south-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal between the evening of November 16 and November 17.
Strong Winds Likely Along Odisha Coast
The approaching system is likely to generate strong winds over the Bay of Bengal. Wind speeds may reach 75-85 kmph on November 17 and increase to 85-95 kmph on November 18. Gusty winds reaching up to 105 kmph are also possible, according to the IMD.
The weather system is expected to influence Odisha’s weather conditions from November 18, bringing rainfall to several coastal and southern districts.
Rainfall Forecast for November 18
On November 18, light to moderate rainfall is likely at several places in coastal districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Puri, Khordha, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati.
Some districts in northern and southern Odisha may also experience light rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.
Orange Warning for Heavy Rain on November 19
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Odisha on November 19, with light to moderate showers likely in most districts.
However, Gajapati and Ganjam districts may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, prompting the weather department to issue an Orange Warning for these areas.
A Yellow Warning has also been issued for Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Khordha, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts, where heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places.
Wind speeds in some areas may reach 40-50 kmph, occasionally increasing to 50-60 kmph.
More Districts to Experience Heavy Rain on November 20
The rainfall activity is likely to spread to more districts on November 20.
The IMD has issued an Orange Warning for Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Puri, Khordha, Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts.
These areas are likely to experience heavy rainfall under the influence of the developing cyclonic system.
Temperature to Rise After Four Days
Meanwhile, Odisha has been experiencing a drop in temperature over the past few days, resulting in colder conditions across several parts of the state.
According to the IMD, the prevailing weather conditions are likely to continue for the next four days. Thereafter, the minimum temperature may rise by 2-4 degrees Celsius.
IMD Bhubaneswar Director Dr Manorama Mohanty said the low-pressure system was still positioned over the southeast Bay of Bengal as of 8:30 am. It is likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours before moving further north-northwestwards.
The weather department is closely monitoring the system as it develops over the Bay of Bengal.
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