The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Odisha, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts over the next two days due to the formation of a low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal and its adjoining areas. A low-pressure area is likely to develop within the next 24 hours, intensifying the rainfall.
Districts Under Warning:
- Orange Warning (Be Prepared): Heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are expected in:
- Sundergarh
- Keonjhar
- Jharsuguda
- Yellow Warning (Be Aware): Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in:
- Sambalpur
- Bargarh
- Sonepur
- Boudh
- Angul
- Dhenkanal
- Mayurbhanj
- Deogarh
- Koraput
- Kalahandi
- Rayagada
- Kandhamal
- Balangir
- Nuapada
Precautions and Advisories:
The IMD has advised residents and local administrations in affected districts to stay alert and take precautionary measures, especially in areas prone to waterlogging, lightning, and gusty winds. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds may also occur in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur.