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Odisha is likely to witness continued rainfall till September 17 under the influence of a low-pressure system over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas. Seven districts have been placed under Yellow Warning, while heavy rain has triggered flooding and disrupted road connectivity in parts of Malkangiri, including the Poteru stretch of NH-326.

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Rainfall continues across Odisha, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting more rain in several parts of the state over the next 24 hours due to the influence of a low-pressure system.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, the low-pressure area and associated cyclonic circulation currently active over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas are likely to trigger rainfall across Odisha until September 17.

The weather department has issued a Yellow Warning for seven districts—Nabarangpur, Koraput, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Balangir, Nuapada and Bargarh—forecasting heavy rainfall in these areas.

Regional Meteorological Centre Director Manorama Mohanty said that the remaining districts may also experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph.

Malkangiri’s Chitrakonda recorded the highest rainfall in the state during the last 24 hours, receiving 192 mm of rain.

Odisha has recorded 1,255.4 mm of rainfall since June 1, which is around 22 per cent above the normal rainfall for the period. With the weather system remaining active, more rainfall is expected in the coming days.

Flood Situation Worsens in Malkangiri

The situation in Malkangiri district has turned serious following nearly 48 hours of continuous rainfall. Floodwater is flowing over several low-lying bridges across the district, disrupting road communication in several areas.

The situation has particularly affected the Poteru area, where floodwater has once again started flowing over a low-level bridge on National Highway 326.

Around one foot of water was reported flowing over the bridge, disrupting vehicular movement and briefly cutting off communication along the route. Although the water level receded around midnight and connectivity was restored, the subsequent rise in water levels has again affected traffic over the Poteru bridge.

With more rainfall forecast under the influence of the low-pressure system, authorities and residents in vulnerable areas are keeping a close watch on the situation.

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A low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal triggered widespread rain across Odisha, with Puri recording 105.8 mm of rainfall in the last 36 hours. Despite the downpour, lakhs of devotees participated in the Rath Yatra, while the IMD issued Orange and Yellow warnings for several districts over the next two days.

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Under the influence of a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-West Bengal coast, widespread rainfall lashed Odisha on Thursday, disrupting normal life in several districts while lakhs of devotees continued to participate in the annual Rath Yatra in Puri.

Puri has been witnessing continuous rainfall since Thursday. The holy town recorded 105.8 mm of rainfall in the last 36 hours. Despite the wet weather, lakhs of devotees gathered on the Grand Road (Bada Danda) and participated in the chariot-pulling ceremony, braving the rain with unwavering devotion.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, has issued a Yellow Warning for Puri for Friday, forecasting heavy rainfall. However, rainfall intensity is expected to reduce after the afternoon.

Several parts of Odisha received intense rainfall over the past 24 hours. During Wednesday night, Angul recorded the state’s highest rainfall of 206 mm, followed by Talcher (195 mm), Dhenkanal (116 mm), Nayagarh (110 mm), Jagatsinghpur (95 mm), Puri (89.5 mm), and Bargarh (75.8 mm). Many other places also recorded more than 50 mm of rainfall, affecting normal life.

Rainfall continued across the state on Thursday morning. Hirakud recorded 97 mm, Sambalpur 94.4 mm, Sonepur 27 mm, Titlagarh 26 mm, and Boudh 24 mm in western Odisha. In coastal districts, Jagatsinghpur recorded 30.2 mm, Khurda 27 mm, and Bhubaneswar 22 mm of rainfall.

The weather office said the active low-pressure system is likely to keep the monsoon vigorous over Odisha for the next two days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts, although the overall intensity is likely to be lower than Thursday.

An Orange Warning has been issued for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Nuapada, and Balangir, where isolated places are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.

A Yellow Warning has been issued for Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Puri, Khurda, and Nayagarh, with the possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places.

The IMD has advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert, as heavy rainfall may lead to waterlogging, localized flooding, and disruption of transport and daily activities in several parts of the state.

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