Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding significant rainfall across various districts in Odisha as a new low-pressure system is forming over the northwest Bay of Bengal and the coastlines of West Bengal and northern Odisha.
A bulletin from the IMD indicates that a cyclonic circulation remains active over the northwest Bay of Bengal, with a low-pressure area expected to develop in the region around August 29.
Rainfall Forecast & Alerts
- August 27
- Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain anticipated in one or two locations in Baleshwar and Mayurbhanj.
- Yellow Warning: Heavy rain possible in Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Sundaragada, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Koraput, and Gajapati.
- August 28
- Orange Warning: Expected in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj.
- Yellow Warning: Anticipated in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghapur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Subarnapur, and Boudh.
- August 29
- Orange Warning: Issued for Baleshwar, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj.
- Yellow Warning: Widespread heavy rainfall expected across the state, affecting Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghapur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Subarnapur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Khordha, and Nayagada.
- August 30
- Orange Warning: For Baleshwar, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Balangir, and Kalahandi.
- Yellow Warning: Affecting 25 districts including Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghapur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Sonpur, Boudh, Kandhamala, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagada.
- August 31
- Orange Warning: For Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur, and Balangir.
- Yellow Warning: Expected in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur, Boudh, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamala, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, and Koraput.
Impact and Advisory
The weather department has warned of possible flooding on roads, water accumulation in low-lying urban regions, and risks of landslides in susceptible areas. Disruptions in traffic and minor damages to power lines, unpaved roads, and crops are anticipated due to strong winds. Marine and inland water transportation, including small boats and trawlers, as well as helicopter services, could also be affected.
Residents in the warned areas are advised to remain indoors, secure doors and windows, and refrain from unnecessary travel. They should avoid seeking shelter under trees or leaning against concrete walls during thunderstorms. It is also recommended to disconnect electrical appliances and exit water bodies immediately.
Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, is expected along the Odisha coast on August 30-31, prompting a warning to fishermen against venturing out to sea during this time.
