Odisha coastal weather Archives - Odisha Connect https://odishaconnect.com/tag/odisha-coastal-weather/ We Deep Dive Into The News Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-OC_LOGO_web_NEW1-removebg-preview-32x32.png Odisha coastal weather Archives - Odisha Connect https://odishaconnect.com/tag/odisha-coastal-weather/ 32 32 Heatwave Alert for 6 Odisha Districts; Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Likely Across State https://odishaconnect.com/odisha-heatwave-thunderstorm-rain-alert-kalbaisakhi-imd-update/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:44 +0000 https://odishaconnect.com/?p=10262

Kalbaisakhi storms brought much-needed relief from intense heat and humidity across Odisha, lowering temperatures by up to 10 degrees Celsius in several areas. However, the storms also caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, disrupting power supply, and claiming one life in Angul district. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued heatwave, thunderstorm, and heavy rainfall alerts for multiple districts, with rough sea conditions prompting a warning for fishermen along the Odisha coast.

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Western Odisha

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for severe heatwave conditions in six districts of Odisha for the next 24 hours. The districts under alert are Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Balangir, Nuapada, and Kalahandi. Jharsuguda has been placed under a Yellow Warning for heatwave conditions.

At the same time, the weather department has warned of hot and humid weather conditions in 11 coastal districts — Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagarh, Khordha, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore.

Thunderstorm and Rain Warning in 8 Districts

The IMD has also issued an Orange Alert for thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning and rainfall in eight districts — Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar.

According to the forecast, Kalbaisakhi thunderstorms are expected to continue across Odisha till June 2. Heavy rainfall activity is likely on May 29 and 30.

Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are expected along the northern coastal Odisha region. Due to rough sea conditions, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea on May 28 and 29.

Kalbaisakhi Brings Relief from Scorching Heat

After nearly two weeks of intense heat and humidity, people across Odisha finally received some relief on Wednesday evening as Kalbaisakhi storms lashed several parts of the state.

Heavy rainfall and gusty winds brought down temperatures by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius within an hour in many places. Rain and thunderstorms were reported from Rourkela, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Cuttack, Puri, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak, Boudh, Mayurbhanj, and Nuapada among others.

Damage Reported in Several Districts

Despite providing relief from the heat, the storms caused widespread damage in several areas and disrupted power supply.

In Athmallik area of Angul district, a woman died after a tree fell on her house during the storm.

In Keonjhar district, strong winds uprooted trees and electric poles. Areas including Keonjhar town, Jhumpara, Ghatgaon, and Patna block witnessed heavy rain, while some places also experienced hailstorms.

In Boudh district, a woman identified as Hemabati Sandha of Dumalapali village under Kantamal area sustained serious injuries after the wall of her house collapsed during the storm.

Impact on Jagannath Temple in Puri

The Kalbaisakhi storm also affected the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Due to strong winds, the sacred Patitapabana Bana flying atop the temple’s shrine was partially torn. Several decorative and “Manasika Bana” flags tied near the Nilachakra were also damaged in the storm.

The sudden change in weather has brought temporary relief to residents, but authorities continue to remain on alert as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to continue over the coming days.

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A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression, though cyclone chances remain low. Odisha is expected to witness cloudy weather, rain and Kalbaisakhi thunderstorms in several districts, while humid heat conditions may continue across the State. Weather experts also predict an early arrival of the southwest monsoon over the Andaman region this year.

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A low-pressure area remains active over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a depression in the coming days. However, weather experts have said that the possibility of a cyclone forming from the system remains low at present.

Even though the cyclone threat is minimal, Odisha is expected to experience weather disturbances due to the system. Coastal districts are likely to witness cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall, while several interior parts of the State may experience Kalbaisakhi thunderstorms during the week.

Cyclone Formation Depends on Wind Conditions

According to weather experts, sea surface temperatures over the Bay of Bengal are currently favourable for the strengthening of the low-pressure system. However, strong wind flow in the upper atmosphere is preventing rapid intensification.

Experts stated that if the upper-level wind speed decreases, the system may strengthen further and show cyclone-like characteristics. But if the wind speed remains high, the chances of cyclone formation will remain low.

Monsoon May Arrive Early This Year

The southwest monsoon is likely to reach the Andaman region earlier than usual this year. Meteorologists have indicated that the monsoon winds may touch the Andaman Islands by the end of this week.

Normally, the monsoon reaches the Andaman region around May 20. However, the active low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is gradually intensifying and is expected to help the monsoon advance faster than normal.

As a result, an early onset of monsoon over the Andaman Sea is now being anticipated.

Low Pressure Likely to Move Towards Tamil Nadu Coast

Weather models suggest that the low-pressure system may move towards the south and southwest direction and head closer to the Tamil Nadu coast. Later, it is expected to recurve towards Myanmar.

Due to this movement pattern, Odisha may not receive significant moisture support from the system during the week. As a result, several parts of the State are likely to experience intense heat conditions.

Heat and Humidity to Continue in Odisha

Despite the chances of scattered rain and thunderstorms, Odisha is expected to continue experiencing high temperatures and uncomfortable humid conditions over the coming days.

The combination of rising temperatures and moisture in the atmosphere is likely to trigger sultry weather, causing discomfort across many districts of the State.

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