The Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms throughout Odisha in the upcoming days.
Severe rainfall is anticipated in northern Odisha over the next 48 hours, with another wave of intense conditions expected in both northern and southern regions starting September 23.
Weather predictions indicate that a cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge over the North Andaman Sea by the evening of September 18. This system will lead to the formation of a low-pressure area over the East Central Bay of Bengal and the adjacent Andaman Sea by September 19. It is expected to gradually intensify and shift west-northwest, nearing the coastlines of South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh around September 23.
District-Wise Forecast Details
- Thursday Alert: An Orange Warning has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj and Baleshwar. Thunderstorm and lightning alerts are in effect for Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kataka, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur.
- Friday Alert: A Yellow Warning for heavy rain and lightning is in place for Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kataka, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagada, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
- Sept 19 to 22: Yellow warnings for lightning and scattered showers will remain in effect across northeastern and coastal districts. Conditions are expected to calm statewide temporarily on September 22.
- Sept 23 Onwards: As the low-pressure system approaches, new yellow warnings for heavy rainfall have been issued for Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar, Rayagada, Gajapati, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
Local officials and residents in vulnerable areas are urged to stay informed through regular weather updates and take necessary precautions against potential lightning risks.
