Odisha Braces for Heavy Rainfall: IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Warnings for Multiple Districts

  • Jul 04, 2025
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in Odisha for the next three days, with the rain expected to continue until July 7. A cyclonic low-pressure area over North Gangetic West Bengal is moving southwards, contributing to the heavy rainfall.


Districts Under Warning:


- Orange Warning: Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh districts are under an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in the next 24 hours.

- Yellow Warning: Several districts, including Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Gajapati, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Angul, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Kandhamal, Balangir, Boudh, and Sonepur, are under a yellow warning for heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.


Weather Forecast:


- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the state for the next five days, impacting festivals like Suna Besha, Adhar Pana, and Niladri Bij.

- Thunderstorms and lightning are predicted in most districts, with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph.

- The IMD forecasts a decrease in rainfall intensity from July 7 onwards.


Temperature and Humidity:


- Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 85°F to 86°F, while nighttime temperatures will be around 80°F to 81°F.

- Humidity levels will remain high, around 84-88%.

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