Bhubaneswar: Parts of Odisha are still experiencing intense rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the depression, a remnant of the severe cyclonic storm Murasu, has diminished into a well-marked low pressure system as of Wednesday.
The depression, which was located over eastern Telangana and neighboring coastal Andhra Pradesh, transformed into a well-marked low pressure area by 11:30 AM. It is expected to continue moving northward and likely weaken further into a low pressure area in the next 12 hours.
The IMD has indicated that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist in various regions throughout the state, issuing a yellow warning that will remain in effect for two days.
In its weather bulletin, the IMD specifically warned of heavy rainfall affecting the districts of Koraput and Malkangiri until Thursday morning.
Additionally, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, with speeds reaching 30-40 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h, are forecasted for the districts of Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur, Debagada, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, and Gajapati during this time.
Between November 5-6, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are also anticipated in Kataka, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Subarnapur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamala, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagada districts, with a yellow warning issued for these areas as well.
