The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Odisha within the next three days, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity across the state. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, weather conditions remain favorable for the monsoon’s advancement into Odisha.
Meteorologists have indicated that the monsoon may arrive in phases rather than covering the entire state at once. Coastal and southern Odisha are likely to receive the first spell of monsoon rains between June 13 and June 15.
Orange Alert for Three Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Koraput, Malkangiri, and Mayurbhanj districts for the next 24 hours.
These districts are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, especially in areas prone to waterlogging and lightning strikes.
Yellow Alert Issued for 27 Districts
Apart from the three districts under Orange Alert, the weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for 27 districts across Odisha.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely in several districts, including the northern coastal region, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Khurda, Puri, Boudh, and Nayagarh.
Kalbaisakhi Activity to Continue for Five Days
The weather department has forecast that Kalbaisakhi (Nor’wester) activity will continue across Odisha for the next five days.
While these thunderstorms may bring intermittent rainfall, residents are expected to continue experiencing hot and humid conditions for the next two days. No significant change in daytime temperatures is expected during this period.
Temperature Likely to Fall by 2-4 Degrees Celsius
Relief from the heat is expected from June 13 onward, when temperatures across the state may drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
The decline in temperature is likely to coincide with increased rainfall activity and the arrival of monsoon winds over parts of Odisha.
Monsoon Expected to Advance in Phases
According to agricultural meteorologist Professor Surendranath Pashupalak, the southwest monsoon has been gradually advancing over the Bay of Bengal.
However, no strong low-pressure system or depression has formed over the Bay to accelerate its movement. As a result, the monsoon is expected to progress gradually across Odisha.
During the first phase, coastal districts such as Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore are likely to come under the monsoon’s influence.
Southern districts including Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri may also receive monsoon rains during this period.
Western Odisha Likely to Receive Monsoon by Mid-June
The monsoon is expected to reach western Odisha between June 14 and June 17. Districts including Kalahandi, Nuapada, Balangir, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, and Subarnapur are likely to witness monsoon activity during this phase.
Central and Northern Odisha to Follow
In the final phase, between June 15 and June 19, the monsoon is expected to extend into central and northern interior districts such as Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Deogarh, Boudh, and Kandhamal.
With widespread rainfall expected over the coming days, Odisha is set to witness a gradual transition from intense summer conditions to the monsoon season.