Bhubaneswar: The state of Odisha is on high alert as meteorological officials warn of intense rainfall across several regions. An orange alert is currently in effect for five districts due to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall today. The affected districts are Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda.
This severe weather warning comes as an existing cyclonic circulation continues to influence conditions over northern Odisha and neighboring Gangetic West Bengal.
This severe weather warning comes as an existing cyclonic circulation continues to influence conditions over northern Odisha and neighboring Gangetic West Bengal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects this system to cause significant rainfall in various parts of the state until the morning of August 27.
In addition to the immediate threat, a new low-pressure area is predicted to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 25. International meteorologist Jason Nichols has also forecasted this developing weather system, which is likely to impact Odisha's conditions further. The Regional Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar anticipates that this new system will increase rainfall amounts across the state starting from Thursday.
Authorities have issued a yellow warning for the state's remaining 25 districts, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the day. Officials advise residents to exercise caution, avoid travel in affected areas if possible, and stay updated with the latest weather bulletins.
Despite the current intense rainfall activity, the monsoon season has presented a mixed picture for Odisha. Official data shows the state has received an average rainfall of 764.0 mm so far this monsoon period. While two districts have recorded excessive rainfall and twenty-one districts have received normal rainfall, concerns are growing for seven districts that continue to experience a significant rainfall deficit. This uneven distribution highlights the variable nature of the monsoon and the challenges it presents for water management and agriculture.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as the new low-pressure system develops. Residents are urged to follow all safety advisories issued by local authorities.
In addition to the immediate threat, a new low-pressure area is predicted to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 25. International meteorologist Jason Nichols has also forecasted this developing weather system, which is likely to impact Odisha's conditions further. The Regional Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar anticipates that this new system will increase rainfall amounts across the state starting from Thursday.
Authorities have issued a yellow warning for the state's remaining 25 districts, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the day. Officials advise residents to exercise caution, avoid travel in affected areas if possible, and stay updated with the latest weather bulletins.
Despite the current intense rainfall activity, the monsoon season has presented a mixed picture for Odisha. Official data shows the state has received an average rainfall of 764.0 mm so far this monsoon period. While two districts have recorded excessive rainfall and twenty-one districts have received normal rainfall, concerns are growing for seven districts that continue to experience a significant rainfall deficit. This uneven distribution highlights the variable nature of the monsoon and the challenges it presents for water management and agriculture.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as the new low-pressure system develops. Residents are urged to follow all safety advisories issued by local authorities.
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