Another low-pressure system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal, with Odisha expected to witness increased rainfall over the coming days. A cyclonic circulation is currently active over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-North Odisha coast.

The circulation is extending between 3.1 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the region on August 29.

The developing weather system could trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of Odisha. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an Orange Warning for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj for the next 24 hours, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall.

A Yellow Warning has also been issued for 14 districts for heavy rainfall.

Rainfall to Increase From August 29

Rainfall activity is expected to intensify from August 29, with several parts of Odisha likely to receive rain. The wet spell may continue for around seven days, extending up to September 2.

Along the Odisha coast, winds are likely to reach 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, resulting in rough sea conditions. Fishermen have therefore been advised not to venture into the sea on August 30 and 31.

14 Districts Under Yellow Warning

The districts under the Yellow Warning for heavy rainfall are Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Angul, Boudh, Subarnapur, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Sundargarh and Jharsuguda.

The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph in Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha, Puri, Nayagarh and Kandhamal districts.

With another weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal, authorities and residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert as rainfall activity is expected to increase across the state.

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