Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure system is anticipated to develop over the Bay of Bengal, with cyclonic circulation expected to emerge in the northwest region and adjacent northern Odisha by August 28, as reported by the India Meteorological Department.
Weather expert Sarat Sahu indicated that this system could strengthen, potentially evolving into a low-pressure area by August 29 or 30. The effects are likely to be felt in the state even earlier. Rainfall is predicted to intensify across northern and coastal Odisha from August 27 to 28.
In the last 24 hours, Balangir recorded 101 mm of rainfall, Baragada 95.8 mm, Jharsuguda 37.3 mm, Malkangiri 36.4 mm, and Jajpur 31.5 mm.
The highest precipitation was noted in Barakote block of Debagada district, with 162.2 mm. Four blocks experienced over 100 mm of rain, while nine blocks and one urban area saw rainfall amounts between 50 and 100 mm.
From August 1 to 25, the state has accumulated a total of 344.4 mm of rainfall.
