Heavy Rain Alert for Odisha, Bengal, and Bangladesh as Low-Pressure Forms Over Bay of Bengal

Weather System Develops Over Northwest Bay; Cyclonic Circulation Extends Inland

A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal, triggering a weather alert across coastal Odisha, West Bengal, and parts of Bangladesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the system developed on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by a cyclonic circulation slanting southwestward and extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. The circulation is currently affecting areas up to the coasts of West Bengal and north Odisha.

Second Weather System Over Madhya Pradesh Intensifies Rain Risk

Simultaneously, another low-pressure system has formed over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining regions, increasing the potential for widespread rain. Odisha, in particular, is preparing for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours.

Orange Alert for Five Odisha Districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Bhubaneswar has issued an orange warning for Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Bargarh, and Sundargarh districts. These regions are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rain, along with wind speeds ranging from 30 to 40 kmph within the next 24 hours. Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel.

Yellow Warning for Coastal and Interior Districts

Several other districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, Deogarh, Nayagarh, Kalahandi, Koraput, and Rayagada, are also likely to receive heavy rainfall and have been placed under a yellow warning. Coastal Odisha is particularly vulnerable, with consistent downpours forecast over the next few days.

Rain to Continue Until July 18, Peak Expected on July 15

According to the IMD, the most intense rainfall is expected through July 15, with a slight reduction in intensity afterward. However, light to moderate rain and thundershowers will persist at scattered locations across the state until at least July 18.

Significant Rainfall Recorded Across Odisha

In the last 24 hours, scattered regions of Odisha have already experienced light to moderate rain. Heavy showers were reported in interior south Odisha, with Kalahandi’s TH Rampur recording the highest at 7 cm. Other districts such as Cuttack, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, and Nayagarh recorded rainfall between 5 and 6 cm in isolated areas.