IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms in Odisha Amid Low-Pressure Formation

Bhubaneswar: IMD predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall for parts of Odisha over the next few days due to the development of a low-pressure system. The weather activity is being attributed to a cyclonic circulation expected to form over the North Andaman Sea and its surroundings around September 21, 2024. This system is likely to move northwestward, leading to the formation of a low-pressure area over the northwest and west-central Bay of Bengal by September 23, 2024.

Weather Alerts for Odisha: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall

The IMD has issued yellow warnings for various districts in Odisha, indicating possible thunderstorms and lightning with heavy rainfall in some areas.

Day 1: Until 08:30 AM on September 21, 2024

Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning are likely at isolated places in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal,and Kalahandi districts.

Day 2: From 08:30 AM on September 21 to 08:30 AM on September 22, 2024

Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning are expected in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar districts.

Day 3: From 08:30 AM on September 22 to 08:30 AM on September 23, 2024

Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall are likely at isolated places in Malkangiri, Koraput, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, and Puri districts.

Day 4: From 08:30 AM on September 24 to 08:30 AM on September 25, 2024

Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of Malkangiri, Koraput, Balasore, Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal, and Angul districts.

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall: What to Expect

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall: The low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal could lead to significant weather activity in Odisha, especially in southern and coastal regions. The affected districts may experience thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain, raising concerns about localized flooding and waterlogging. People in these areas are advised to take precautions, stay updated with local weather forecasts, and follow safety guidelines issued by the authorities.

Odisha is likely to witness unstable weather conditions due to the approaching low-pressure system, with potential thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall. Residents should remain cautious, particularly in areas marked with yellow warnings.