“Depression over eastcentral Bay of Bengal intensified into a Deep Depression about 580 km northwest of Port Blair. To intensify into a cyclonic storm over central Bay of Bengal. To cross Bangladesh coast between Tinkona Island and Sandwip around 25th October early morning,” read a tweet by IMD.
Several districts are on the alert over the possible cyclone.
Yellow warning (be updated) has been sounded for Kendrapara, Puri and Jagatsinghpur for the 24 hours starting 8.30 am on October 23. For the subsequent 24 hours starting 8.30 am on October 24, yellow warning (be updated) has been issued for six districts like Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Cuttack.
In the 24 hours starting 8.30 am of October 23, light to moderate rain/thundershower very likely to occur at many places over the districts of Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak and at a few places over the districts of Balasore, Jajpur, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, and at isolated places over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and Kandhamal. The rest of the districts will witness dry weather, the IMD said.
Similarly, in the next 24 hours starting 8.30 am on October 24, light to moderate rain/thundershower very likely to occur at many places over the districts of north coastal Odisha, at a few places over districts of south coastal Odisha, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and at isolated places over the rest districts of Odisha.
In the subsequent 24 hours starting 8.30 am on October 25, light to moderate rain/thundershower very likely to occur at a few places over districts of north coastal Odisha Mayurbhanj, at one or two places over the districts of south coastal Odisha, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar and dry weather over rest districts of Odisha.
Keeping the rough sea condition in view, fishermen have been advised not to venture into deep sea area along and off Odisha coast and West-central and North Bay of Bengal from October 23 to 25.
Addressing a presser here in Bhubaneswar, Jena said three blocks of Balasore received more than 200mm rainfall with Bhograi receiving highest 226mm rainfall. Similarly, 16 blocks of Mayurbhanj district received more than 100mm rainfall followed by 100-50mm rainfall in five blocks of Keonjhar district.
Heavy rainfall also reportedly pounded Jharkhand following which seven gates of Galudih barrage were opened. Currently, 1.50L cusec water is being released through the barrage.
The water may reach Odisha, but there is no fear of flood-like situation in Budhabalanga, the Special Relief Commissioner said.
“As I had informed earlier, water level in Hirakud will be brought below 622ft before today noon, now it is at 621.93 ft. Efforts are on to bring it down to 620.5 ft by tomorrow morning. So, we have directed to close four more gates in the dam. Now, out of the 24 gates, four will be closed and 20 gates will remain open,” the SRC stated adding that the inflow into Hirakud Dam has also come down to about 3.23 cusec against the outflow of 4.10 lakh cusec.
“There is a heavy rainfall activity in the lower catchment area of Hirakud. We are on alert mode and taking stock of the situation. There is no fear of flood-like situation in Budhabalanga,” the SRC said.
“Four people have lost their lives in wall collapse. Two died in Mayurbhanj, one in Balasore and the fourth death due to wall collapse has been reported from Keonjhar,” the SRC further stated.
Earlier, the SRC had informed the media that flood water level had started receding in several districts and people were returning to their homes. The administrations continued to provide cooked food, dry food packets and drinking water bottles in parts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Kendrapara and other districts.
As per IMD’s special weather bulletin issued at 10:30 am, the deep depression over coastal areas of West Bengal and adjoining north Odisha moved west-northwestwards during past six hours with a speed of 18 kmph and lay centered over south Jharkhand and adjoining North Odisha and West Bengal.
The system is about 60 km south-southwest of Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), about 70 km southeast of Ranchi (Jharkhand) and about170 km east-northeast of Jharsuguda (Odisha).
“It would continue to move west-northwestwards across Jharkhand & adjoining north Odisha and North Chhattisgarh towards north Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours and weaken gradually,” said IMD.
Rainfall Warning: Day-1(Valid up to 0830 Hrs IST of 21.08.22 )
Orange warning (Be prepared): Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nuapada, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh and Bargarh.
Yellow Warning (Be updated): Heavy rainfall (7 to 11cm) is very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Angul, Koraput, Rayagada Gajapati, and Nabarangpur.
Wind Warning:
Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely over Northwest Bay of Bengal and along & off north Odisha coasts during next 12 hours and decrease gradually thereafter. Strong winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph is likely to prevail over interior districts (Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj) of north Odisha during next 12 hours.
As per IMD data, Bhograi (Balasore) received highest 226 mm of rainfall followed by 211 mm in Phiringia (Kandhamal district). Apart from this, two places recorded very heavy rainfall while 49 other stations recorded heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the IMD predicted that the Deep Depression over south Jharkhand and adjoining North Odisha and West Bengal is likely to move west-northwestwards across Jharkhand and adjoining north Odisha and North Chhattisgarh towards north Madhya Pradesh and weaken gradually.
Rainfall Data (Station Wise)
Bhograi (Balasore): 226 mm
Phiringia (Kandhamal): 211mm
Nawana (Mayurbhanj):196.4mm
Tikabali (Kandhamal): 196mm
Chakapad (Kandhamal): 190mm
Bahalda (Mayurbhanj): 186mm
Batagaon (Sambalpur): 185.2mm
Kusumi (Mayurbhanj: 179mm
Phulbani (Kandhamal): 168.2mm
Tiring (Mayurbhanj): 165mm
Udala (Mayurbhanj): 164.6mm
Junagarh (Kalahandi): 161mm
Rajghat (Balasore): 153mm
As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), it would continue to move west-northwestwards across West Bengal & adjoining north Odisha and Jharkhand towards north Chhattisgarh weaken gradually.
Deep Depression over south Jharkhand and adjoining North Odisha and West Bengal about 40 km south-southwest of Jamshedpur (Jharkhand).To move west-northwestwards across Jharkhand & adjoining north Odisha and North Chhattisgarh towards north Madhya Pradesh and weaken gradually. pic.twitter.com/2NaLkX5VQm
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 20, 2022
The IMD has predicted rainfall activities in several parts of the country under the influence of the system.
Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had appealed people of four districts in Odisha to remain alert in view of the heavy rainfall forecast by IMD.
Warning For Rainfall:
Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over North Odisha and coastal districts of southwest Gangetic West Bengal. Rainfall is also likely in most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over South Odisha and rest parts of Gangetic West Bengal, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Jharkhand and Chattisgarh and heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Madhya Pradesh till morning of August 20.
August 20: Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over North Chattisgarh & East Madhya Pradesh. Rainfall at most places is very likely with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Northwest Odisha, Jharkhand & Vidarbha. Rainfall at most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places over remaining parts of Odisha, south Chhattisgarh and West Madhya Pradesh.
August 21: Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over West Madhya Pradesh. Rainfall at most places is very likely with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Madhya Pradesh and East Rajasthan and heavy rainfall at isolated places over Chattisgarh and Vidarbha.
The movement of the deep depression has triggered incessant rainfall in North Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Bhadrak.
As reported, IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts under the influence of the deep depression.
The system will pass from Mayurbhanj, Sundergarh, Keonjhar and later move towards Jharkhand. Then after, it will move towards North Chhattisgarh during the next 24 hours and will weaken gradually.
Under the impact, Balasore will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall with a wind speed of 25-30km/hr. The district has recorded 25mm rainfall in the last two hours, the SRC added.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also warned that under its influence, squally surface wind is expected in coastal areas of Odisha. Moreover, the IMD also has issued a ‘red warning’ of heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Bhadrak districts. The alert will remain valid till August 20.
Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall for another six to eight hours tonight and later move towards Sundargarh.
"We have directed the district collectors to visit the blocks and set up relief camps and relocate people from low-lying areas to safe centres. More than 3,000 people have been evacuated from Balasore town," said Jena.
Moreover, ODRAF and NDRF have been pressed in different areas of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Balasore.
District-wise wind speed:
August 19, 2022
Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj: Squally wind speed reaching 50 to 60kmph gusting to 70kmph
Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Puri, Khordha, Ganjam and Keonjhar: Squally wind speed reaching 40 to 50kmph gusting to 60kmph.
Dhenkanal, Nayagarh and Gajapati: Squally wind speed reaching 30 to 40kmph gusting to 50kmph
August 20:
Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Ganjam, Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj: Squally wind speed reaching 40 to 50kmph, gusting to 60kmph.
Jajpur, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Khordha, Dhenkanal, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Bargarh and Jharsuguda: Squally wind speed reaching 30 to 40kmph, gusting to 50kmph.
Informing the same, district Collector, Siddheswar Baliram Bondar said, “Saturday is anyways a half day at work and in schools. Keeping the heavy rains in the district, we have decided to shut down all the schools and anganwadi centres in the district.”
Speaking on the preparedness Bondar said, “We have already identified the low lying areas where water logging could be an issue and have already begun the evacuation process. We have deployed, 2 NDRAF, 2 ODRAF and 1 firefighting team to cater to any exigencies.”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in different parts of Odisha under the influence of the deep depression.
The IMD has issued a ‘red warning’ for heavy rainfall in four Odisha districts- Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Balasore and Mayurbhanj. The alert will remain valid till August 20 (0830 hours).
Squally wind speed reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph is likely to prevail from noon till midnight of today over North Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha coast, said IMD. The wind speed will gradually decrease becoming 45-55 kmph gusting 65 kmph by tomorrow morning over the same region and 35-45 kmph gusting 55 kmph by evening tomorrow.
According to Jena, “We are examining various models. Though JTWC has not clearly indicated about formation of a cyclone, it has said it has the potential of becoming a cyclone.”
The SRC further said that if we analysis the track of JTWC and IMD, it is almost the same. “Even if the system takes shape of a cyclone, we are taking necessary steps,” said Jena.
IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, on the other hand, said the depression over Northwest and adjoining Northeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a Deep Depression today.
“We have not said about its intensification into cyclonic storm. It will move along the coast as deep depression. It's unlikely that the system will further intensify,” said Mohapatra.
As per IMD, the system lay centered about 200 km east-southeast of Balasore and 130 km east-southeast of Digha at 1130 IST of today. It will cross the coast between Balasore and Sagar Islands by today evening.
“Under its influence, squally surface wind reaching upto 55-65kmph expected in coastal areas, 30-40kph in interior districts. North Odisha to receive maximum rainfall today, rain intensity will increase in west Odisha tomorrow,” said Mohapatra.
As per the IMD bulletin, the system is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression during next six hours.
As per the IMD forecast, the system will continue to move in the same direction and is likely to cross West Bengal and Odisha coasts between Balasore and Sagar Islands around this evening. “After landfall, it would continue to move west-northwestwards across north Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand towards north Chhattisgarh and weaken gradually.
Wind Speed:
Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph is very likely over North Bay of Bengal and along & off West Bengal, Odisha & Bangladesh coasts during next 03 hours. It is likely to increase to 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph from noon till midnight of today over North Bay of Bengal and along & off north Odisha (Balasore,Bhadrak and adjoining Mayurbhanj Districts) and West Bengal (North & South 24 Parganas, East & West Medinipur Districts) coasts.
Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 gusting to 65 kmph during the same period along and off remaining districts of coastal Odisha and West Bengal. It would improve gradually becoming squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 65 kmph over Northwest Bay of Bengal along & off West Bengal and Odisha coasts from 20th forenoon for subsequent 24 hours.
Rainfall:
August 19: Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over North Odisha. Rainfall will happen at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over South Odisha & Gangetic West Bengal; isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh and heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Madhya Pradesh.
August 20: Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over North Chhattisgarh & East Madhya Pradesh. Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over Northwest Odisha, Jharkhand & Vidarbha. Rainfall at most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places over remaining parts of Odisha, south Chhattisgarh and West Madhya Pradesh.
The cyclonic storm is named as Asani.
As per the MeT department, the depression has gathered steam and is moving at 13km/h towards north-northwest.
While its current path is leading it towards the Andhra-Odisha coast, it is unlikely to make landfall. The cyclone will not make landfall as the system is more likely to move parallel to Odisha- Andhra coast, informed IMD.
Speaking to OTV, the Director General (DG) of IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra had said, “The path will be northwestwards till May 10 and thereafter, it will recurve in the sea towards north-northeastwards. After moving north-northeastwards, the system will weaken in the sea.”
“Light to moderate rainfall will start in coastal districts like Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur and Puri after May 10 evening. In the coastal areas, the wind speed will be 40-50 kmph and gusting upto 60 kmph. The maximum wind speed will be 50-60 kmph and the windy condition will continue till May 11 and thereafter, it will start reducing,” the IMD DG had added.
The system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow morning (May 8) and into a severe cyclonic storm by evening.
The Deep Depression is moving at a speed of 20 kmph in the northwest direction and lay centred at 1180 km South-Southeast off Puri at around 5.30 pm today.
As per the weather agency data, the system will have developed as a severe cyclonic storm exhibiting wind speeds in the range of 90 to 100 kmph gusting up to 110 kmph starting from May 8 evening. It is likely to peak on May 9 exhibiting wind speeds of 105 to 115 kmph gusting up to 125 kmph.
The severe cyclone will continue to persist in its intensity all day long on May 10 before gradually weakening to a cyclonic storm by May 11 and subsequently into a deep depression a day after.
As per IMD, the system is likely to intensify further into a Deep Depression during the next 24 hours.
“It is likely to move north-westwards along and off east coast of Sri Lanka towards north Tamil Nadu Coast during next 48 hours,” said IMD.
Rainfall forecast & Warnings:
- Light to moderate rainfall/thundershower at a few places likely over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on March 3
- Light to moderate rainfall/thundershower at many places with isolated heavy rainfall likely over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal; light to moderate rainfall/thunder shower at a few places likely over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on March 4
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal; light to moderate rainfall/thunder shower at many places with isolated heavy falls very likely over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on March 5 and 6.
-Light to moderate rainfall/thundershower at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal and isolated heavy falls very likely over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on March 7.
Wind warning:
- Squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are very likely to prevail over Southwest & adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar and along and off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts.
- Squally winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph are very likely over Equatorial Indian Ocean on March 3.
-Squally winds speed would gradually increase becoming 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph over Southwest & adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar and along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh coasts on March 4 and 5
The latest information was communicated by Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar on Friday. As per the MeT Centre, initially, the maximum sustained surface wind speed is likely to remain around 45-55kmph gusting up to 65 kmph. However, by the evening of December 4 the wind speed is expected to be 90-100 kmph gusting up to 110kmph.
A red warning has been issued for the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri and Jagatsinghpur. These districts are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on December 4. Similarly, an orange warning has been sounded for seven other districts.
As per IMD forecast, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khordha, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Rayagada and Koraput will also receive heavy rainfall during the period.
The MeT Centre informed that the depression over Bay of Bengal (BoB), intensified into a Deep Depression over North and adjoining Central Bay of Bengal on September 25 morning.
The deep depression is likely to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during the next 12 hrs and is expected to cross South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coasts around Kalingapatnam area by evening of September 26.
“The deep depression moved further west-northwestwards during past six hours with a speed of 12 kmph and lay centred at 80 km southeast of Jharsuguda and about 85 km east of Sambalpur,” informed the Met Centre in Bhubaneswar.
“It is very likely to continue to move west-northwestwards across north Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh during the next 48 hours. It is very likely to weaken into a depression during the next 6 hours,” added the weather office in its tweets.
The Met Centre has issued red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy (>20cm) rainfall at one or two places over the districts of Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Sonepur, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda and Bargarh on Tuesday.
Similarly, orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places has been issued for Bolangir, Sundargarh, Boudh, Keonjhar, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Kendrapada, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Cuttack today.
Under the influence of the system, surface wind speed reaching 40 -50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph along and off Odisha coast and over North & West-central Bay of Bengal is very likely to occur today.
On the other hand, major rivers and their tributaries continued to swell due to the incessant rain since the last two days.
Jalka River of Subarnarekha basin in Balasore district is flowing at 5.6 metres above the danger mark of 5.5 metres due to torrential rains in Morada, Rasgobindapur and Suliapada. However, the water levels of Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha have remained below danger mark.
Similarly, heavy rainfall has triggered waterlogging in Balasore town and nearby areas. Many places including Gudipada, Chandamari Padia, Arada Bazar, Chuna Bhati have been submerged.
The Central Water Commission (CWC) had earlier issued a flood alert in several districts of the State.
“Brahmani river and its tributaries' water levels are expected to rise in districts such as Angul, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Kendrapara, Dhenkanal and Jajpur. Water levels of river Baitarani are expected to rise in districts Keonjhar and Bhadrak,” the CWC had said.
The water levels of Mahanadi and its tributaries are likely to rise in Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Jharsuguda and Bolangir, added the CWC.
Meanwhile, communication to Jayapur village in Bhusan panchayat of Dhenkanal district has been disrupted after roads were submerged due to surge in the water level of Brahmani River.
The Baitarani river has also swelled in Bhadrak district and flowing at 17.71 metre near Akhuapada against the danger mark of 17.83 metre leading to the inundation of several low-lying areas of the region.
Hundreds of people were marooned in Kalasaepada under Puintala block of Bolangir district due to torrential overnight downpour.
Similarly, two villages in Athagarh block have remained cut off from the mainland after a breach in the embankment of Kantia River.
As a result, water was flowing at 4 feet over Puruna Cuttack-Sambalpur road and floodwater has also entered Nidhipur Gada area and have completely disrupted the communication in the region.
“The Depression intensify into a Deep Depression & crossed north Odisha coast near Chandbali by today i.e. 13th September early morning,” tweeted the Regional Meteorological Department in Bhubaneswar. On the other hand, CWC has issued advisory for several Odisha districts as major rivers and their tributaries continue to swell.
Under its influence, several parts of Odisha, including Cuttack and Bhubaneswar have been receiving heavy rainfall leading to water-logging in low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, Puri received the maximum 341 mm rainfall followed by Paradip (210 mm), Bhubaneswar (195 mm), Gopalpur (64 mm), Chandabali (46 mm) and Balasore (24 mm) so far, informed the Met Centre.
The Met Centre has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in the next few hours and advised people to stay alert during these hours.
Moreover, the weather office has also issued red warning for eight districts - Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagarh and Kendrapara. These districts are likely to witness intense spells of rainfall.
Similarly, orange warning has been issued for Khordha, Boudh, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Angul, Jajpur districts for next 3 hours.
Meanwhile, many low-lying areas in the Twin Cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar went under water following heavy downpours since Sunday afternoon.
Most of the streets, sahis and lanes in different parts of Cuttack were waterlogged while the Badambadi Bus Stand area has remained inundated since yesterday affecting normal life in the millennium city.
“All the lanes are waterlogged due to the rainfall since morning. Drains are choked and roads are also not visible due to which cycling has become difficult,” said a milkman in Badambadi area in Cuttack.
Similarly, trees and electricity poles were uprooted in Paradip due to heavy rainfall and strong winds disrupting vehicular movement in many places of the port city.
The depression will turn into a deep depression in next 12 hours and will cross the coast of Paradip and Puri tonight, the forecast added.
Cautionary signal no-3 has been hoisted at all the ports of the State. Besides, fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea keeping in view rough climatic conditions.
The MeT has issued red warning for Ganjam, Gajapati, Puri, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Koraput districts while predicting extremely heavy rainfall at a few places.
Apart from this, orange warning has been issued for 14 districts - Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Khurda, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore where heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur.
The MeT centre has predicted yellow warning for rest parts of the State.
Wind speed is likely to be 40-50 kmph over coastal districts on September 20 and 21.
“The latest satellite observations indicate that the very severe cyclonic storm over west central Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of about 6 hours and lay centred over westcentral Bay of Bengal near latitude 17.2 degree north and longitude 85.5 degree east, about 203 km south-southeast of Gopalpur in Odisha and 190 km southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, ” the bulletin said.
Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre Director HR Biswas said, "Very severe cyclonic storm Titli is likely to intensify further in next 12 hours. Wind speed of the storm during the landfall will be around 140 to 150 km per hour and gusting up to 165 km per pour in south coastal Odisha. Similarly, in north coastal Odisha, wind speed will be around 70 to 80 km per hour and gusting up to 90 km per hour. The stormy winds will continue to lash from today midnight till tomorrow afternoon, Biswas said.
'Thereafter, it is very likely to re-curve northeastwards, move towards Gangetic West Bengal across Odisha and weaken gradually,' he said.
The weatherman further said that storm surge has been warned for three districts- Ganjam, Puri and Khurda.
"The districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Khurda, Nayagarh & Puri are expected to be most affected with chances of major damage to thatched houses, crops & large avenue trees, power & communication lines is possible. Danger signal number - 4 has been hoisted at all ports. Fishermen advised not to venture into sea in view of storm surge till Oct 12," Biswas said.
The state government has announced closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts from today.
“Six teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been sent to Gajapati, Puri, Kendrapara, Nayagarh, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts and seven Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) units have been deployed in Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Kalahandi districts,” informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi.
Besides, the SRC has asked the Collectors of affected districts to ensure that 836 numbers of multi-purpose shelters are kept ready to accommodate maximum people and directed the officials to evacuate people in the risk zones if the situation demands.
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Meanwhile, the IMD has issued red alert and predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at few places with isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts in the next 24 hours.
Besides, orange warning and heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued at isolated places in Khurda, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak and Balasore districts till the morning of October 11.
As per the forecast report, a well marked low pressure over Northeast Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a depression and is centred some 715 km East-Southeast of Balasore.
It is likely to further intensify into a deep depression during the next six hours and is likely to move North-Northeast wards and cross Myanmar and adjoining Bangladesh coasts between Kyaukpyu and Teknal (Bangladesh) tonight, informed the met office.
"Rain and thunderstorm are likely to occur in several parts of Odisha. Distant cautionary signal no.1 has been hoisted at all ports while fishermen have been warned not to venture into sea as the conditions are likely to remain rough," read the met bulletin.
According to a latest bulletin issued by the regional meteorological centre, heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places in Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput districts during next 48 hours. Besides, thundershower is likely to occur at most places in coastal and interior Odisha during the period.
Squally winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph and gusting up to 60 kmph are likely to prevail along and off Odisha coasts during next 36 hours.
This apart, four districts of southern Odisha would witness scattered rains. Since sea condition would be rough to very rough, local cautionary signal-III has been hoisted at all ports in the State and fishermen are advised not to venture into sea till December 10.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the depression over southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal moved further north-northwestwards at a speed of about 20 kmph during the last six hours and intensified into a deep depression over central Bay of Bengal about 590 km south-southeast of Gopalpur at 5.30 am today.
The system is likely to move north-northwestwards and reach north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts on December 9 morning as a depression.
As per a release issued by the Regional Met Department, under the influence of possible deep depression, the state would experience rain from this evening while heavy rainfall is likely to occur in 11 districts of coastal Odisha tomorrow. The weathermen said rains would continue in the state till December 11 though the impact could be felt till December 13.
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The Met Department said, of the 18 districts to be affected due to the deep depression, Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Ganjam, Gajpati, Rayagada and Malkangiri would experience more rainfall.
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Besides, sea condition would be rough to very rough along and off south Odisha coast from this evening till December 9 morning. Wind speed reaching 40 to 60 kmph is likely to prevail along and off the south Odisha coast.
Meanwhile, ports of the state have been kept on an alert and fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea till December 11.
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However, the IMD predicted heavy rainfall for southern and coastal parts of state from December 7.
The depression system is likely to intensify further into a deep depression in the next 48 hours then move west-northwestwards towards north Tamil Nadu- south Andhra Pradesh coasts during the course of next three days. However, there is a probability of slight weakening of the system when it reaches near Andhra Pradesh coast, said a press release of the IMD.
Director of regional Met office Sarat Sahu said Southern parts of the state are likely to witness rainfall between December 7 and December 9 and heavy showers at isolated places on December 8 and 9.
Besides, wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph increasing to 60 kmph is likely to prevail along and off Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts from December 7 evening to 9 and decrease thereafter.
The SRC has warned fishermen not to venture into sea till December 9 morning.
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Earlier on Tuesday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik directed collectors of several districts to stay alert and ensure measures for the safekeeping of harvested paddy crops stashed on paddy fields and mandis.
The state government has also asked all the district administration to complete the disbursement of input subsidy to beneficiaries who incurred crop loss due to pest attack and unseasonal rain within December 15.
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As per the latest bulletin of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued on Monday, the deep depression is likely to move slowly west-northwest wards initially during the next 24 hours and subsequently it is likely to move north wards.
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Under the impact, several parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand would experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours till October 10, said met office sources.
Winds with speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph would prevail along and off north Odisha and West Bengal coasts during the next 24 hours.
As the sea condition is likely to be rough, fishermen have been warned not to venture into sea.
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The depression over eastcentral Bay of Bengal is very likely to move north-northeastwards and to intensify into a deep depression during next 12 hours. Met officials also said that it may turn into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours.
This may cause rainfall with thunder in the coastal stretch of the state along with high wind speeds varying between 50 to 60 kmph. Many parts of Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundergarh and Sambalpur will also experience rain and thunderstorm.
As informed by Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, head of the Cyclonic Warning Centre, to the media today, the depression will move in northwest direction and intensify into a deep depression in the next 24 hours and thereafter it will turn into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours.
“Under its influence, there has been in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with a wind speed of 40-50 kmph. We are not yet sure as to on which area of the east coast the cyclonic storm will have the land fall. We are constantly monitoring the movement,” he added.
Director, Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, Dr Sarat Chandra Sahu said the depression now centred from 1200 km off the Gopalpur coast. The movement of the depression in the last six hours was towards the north with a wind speed of around 10 kmph.
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“As per modular indicator, the depression will initially move in west-north-west direction and then is expected to move in the north-west direction. There is a possibility that the depression will turn into a deep depression in the next 24 hours and then a cyclonic storm in the subsequent 24 hours. But if it moves in the north-west direction, it will cross the Andhra Pradesh coast. But nothing can be correctly predicted right now. The exact direction of the deep depression would be known only in the next 24 hours,” Sahu pointed out.
Asked about the possibility of rainfall in Odisha, he said it depends through which area of the Andhra Pradesh coast the cyclonic storm will cross. “If it crosses Machhlipatnam, then there is least possibility of rainfall in Odisha. But if it crosses Vishakhapatnam and its nearby areas, there would be rainfall in south and coastal Odisha,” he informed.
A release by the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar this morning said the depression which was formed over east-central Bay of Bengal yesterday, moved towards east-north-east and intensified into a deep depression at 8.30 AM today and lay centred over east-central Bay of Bengal, near Latitude 15.5 degree N and Longitude 93 degree, about 950 km east-south-east of Gopalpur. The system is most likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours. It will move towards north-east and reach close to North Myanmar coast by this evening and recurve initially towards north-north-west skirting Myanmar coast and then move towards north-west Bay of Bengal. The cyclone storm would be named as Kyant after it is intensified into a cyclonic storm. The present speed of the deep depression is 11 kmph.
Talking to media persons, Director, Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, Dr Sarat Chandra Sahu said the deep depression will have less effect on Odisha. “Barring sporadic rainfall in 11 districts in central and north Odisha on October 26 and 27, weather in the remaining parts of the state would be generally dry during next 24 hours though there would be cloudy weather.
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A Met release issued this afternoon said the depression formed over Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal yesterday has moved north-westwards and lay centered at at 8:30 AM over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand near Latitude 24 degrees and Longitude 87.4 degrees east, about 280 km north of Balasore. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards and weaken into a depression during next 24 hours and further into a well marked low pressure area during the subsequent 24 hours.
Under its influence, rain or thunder shower will occur at most places over north Odisha and many places over South Odisha in the next 24 hours. Besides, heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur at one or two places over north Odisha and heavy rainfall at one or two places over south Odisha districts in the next 24 hours, the Met office said.
As gusty surface wind from westerly direction with speed reaching 45-50 kmph and gusting up to 60 kmph will prevail along and off the Odisha coast, fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea as the sea condition would be very rough with the tidal waves likely to rise to a height up to 3-4 metres.
Considering the relatively low wind speed, local cautionary signal has been lowered at all ports in the state, the release added.
A Met release this afternoon said the depression formed over coastal areas of West Bengal and neighbourhood yesterday has moved north-eastwards and intensified into a deep depression and lay centred at 8:30 AM today over south Bangladesh and neighbourhood with its centre close to latitude 23 degree north longitude 89.4 degree about 300 km off the northeast of Balasore. The system is likely to move slowly towards north-northeast during next 24 hours and gradually weaken after moving towards the northwest."
Under its influence, rain or thunder shower will occur at most places over north Odisha and many places over South Odisha in the next 24 hours. Besides, heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur at one or two places over Odisha with extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places over the northern districts during the period.
With gusty surface wind from westerly direction with speed reaching 50-60 kmph and gusting up to 70 kmph likely to prevail along and off Odisha coast, local cautionary signal number-3 (LC-III) has been hoisted at all ports in the state.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea as the sea condition would be very rough with the tidal waves likely to rise to a height up to 3-4 meters, the release added.
According to reports, the flood water following the incessant rain triggered by cyclonic storm Titli entered the locker inside the strong room of the bank and inundated it for two days.
When the water receded after two days, officials of the bank were seen drying the notes under the sun in the building’s terrace.
The exact amount of the currency notes that got wet in the flood is yet to be established. On the other hand, bank authorities are yet to comment on the matter.
Thousands of farmers in Kumuti Penta, Maligan and Pentagan villages under Rayagada sub-division are in distress following the crop loss.
“The rain has immersed our paddy fields in water. We don't know what to do now,” lamented a farmer, K Rami Naidu.
The situation in Balasore, Soro and Simulia blocks in Balasore district is no different as the cyclone Titli has damaged a major portion of paddy cultivation in the district.
“Our paddy fields have got completely destroyed in the rain. Neither do the officials of the district administration nor any members of political parties are coming to review the situation or with any assistance,” said a resident of Kabirpur, Bibhubhusan Behera.
On the other hand, farmers of Srijang, Kuligaon, Tundra, Maharajpur and Inchudia villages of Remuna block in the district are in immense pressure as pest-attack after the flood has become their major concern now. The farmers alleged that even though they are using pesticides in the plants, it is of little help.
“After rain, pest-attack has added to our woes. We work hard and spend money in farming; if we do not get any profit out of it, then we will have to leave cultivation and work as wage labourers,” rued a farmer, Niranjan Biswal.
“The ‘Manjara’ pests are destroying our crops. I have been repeatedly visiting the block office for pesticides, but the officials there are denying citing its unavailability,” alleged another farmer, Radhakrushna Pradhan.
Meanwhile, agriculture officer of Remuna block, Pratirekha Mahalik said, “We are giving pesticides and sprayers at 50 per cent subsidy. This year, we had sought 75 sprayers, so far 26 have come and the rest will also be available soon.”
Patnaik through video conferencing talked to the collectors of three districts Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada, which are the worst affected regions post the cyclone.
The CM after reviewing the situation asked the concerned district Collectors to expedite rescue operations and provide cooked food to the affected people for the next 7 days. He also directed to focus on early restoration of power supply and emergency services.
The Chief Minister has also asked the collectors to submit crop and house damage assessment reports within seven days.
Even though the very severe cyclonic storm Titli failed to cause major damages in the State, the incessant rain since Thursday has triggered flood in Rushikulya, Bada and Bahuda rivers.
As a result, many areas including Aska and Purushottampur towns in Ganjam district have remained marooned under water.
“A total of 14 NDRF and 12 ODRF teams have been deployed for rescue operation. Six teams each of NDRF and ODRF has been engaged in Gajapati district while four each have been deployed in Ganjam and one each in Rayagada district” informed Chief Secretary Aditya Padhi after the review meeting.
#FloodFury after #TitliCyclone: #Odisha urges Centre to provide two helicopters for carrying out rescue and relief operations; Chief Secretary AP Padhi says the choppers from Vishakhapatnam will be used for operations at Aska and Purusottampur in #Ganjam district pic.twitter.com/sLJwTkO31w
— OTV (@otvnews) October 12, 2018
“As floodwater has marooned Aska and Purushottampur in Ganjam district, we requested the officials of Navy to carry out the rescue operation in the towns. Besides, we have also requested the concerned authorities to send two helicopters from Visakhapatnam for rescue and relief operations in the areas,” added Padhi.
Padhi further stated, “Efforts are on to restore power supply in areas of Ganjam district except Aska and Purushottampur within 48 hours.”
Similarly, road and electricity restoration work were also in full swing in the Gajapati and Rayagada districts.
Reacting to casualty reports, the Chief Secretary said: "We have seen media reports of the deaths of two or three persons in these districts. We are verifying it."
In the meantime, Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi today informed that the Cyclone Titli is presently laying centered at some 30 km of northeast of Kandhamal and between Angul districts. It is expected to cross Odisha by evening today due to which heavy rainfall is likely in coastal and interior parts of the State including Mayurbhanj district.
“Two blocks have received more than 300 mm rainfall during the last 24 hours. G.Udaygiri in Kandhamal district recorded the highest 351 mm rainfall followed by 319 mm of rainfall in Kantapada of Cuttack district. As many as 16 blocks of the State received rainfall between 200-300 mm while 60 blocks have experienced 100-200 mm rainfall.” Sethi informed.
The water of Rushikulya River is flowing above danger mark in Aska, Sorada and Janabili. Similarly, the water level of Bada River near Gallery, Nuagaon, Madhababarida, Bhanjanagar and Aska has also crossed danger mark and Bahuda River in Kabisuryanagar is flowing above its danger level, reports said.
Many people have remained stranded in Aska as water was flowing at a height of 7-8 feet in the town. At least 193 inmates of Aska jail have been shifted to the first floor and kitchen rooms of the jail after the main gate of the jail got damaged due to the flood water, added reports.
The State government has decided to airdrop relief materials in the affected areas tomorrow with the help of two IAF helicopters.
Airdropping of relief materials to be undertaken at #CycloneTitli-affected areas of Aska & Purusottampur tomorrow; 2 helicopters reach Rangeilunda airstrip #Odisha pic.twitter.com/gKgAuDbfVC
— OTV (@otvnews) October 12, 2018
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the CM is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of Cyclone Titli-affected districts at 11 am tomorrow.
#Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to conduct aerial survey of #CycloneTitli-affected Ganjam, Gajapati & Rayagada districts; directs ministers Sashi Bhushan Behera & Ramesh Majhi to review relief operations pic.twitter.com/2qxckFSneK
— OTV (@otvnews) October 12, 2018
Official sources said that the very severe cyclonic storm Titli will turn in to a deep depression by Friday morning.
"The cyclonic storm will move towards north-westwards and re-curve towards north-eastwards. By evening today, it will weaken into cyclonic storm and further weaken and re-curve into deep depression by tomorrow morning. Later, it will gradually turn into depression and move towards Gangetic West Bengal," informed Director of Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, HR Biswas.
Biswas further informed that the wind speed at many places in south interior and south coastal districts including Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Kandhamal and Nayagarh, where the impact of the cyclonic storm is the highest at present, will reach gusting to 100 kmph.
"The sea condition will continue to remain very rough to high over west-central and north Bay of Bengal and along & off south Odisha coast during the next six hours. It will become very rough along and off these coasts in the subsequent 24 hours and will gradually improve thereafter. Sea condition will be rough to very rough along and off north Odisha coasts on October 11 and 12," said the latest bulletin of India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD also advised the fishermen not to venture into sea along and off Odisha coast and north and adjoining central Bay of Bengal till October 12.
Meanwhile, several places in Gajapati district reported large-scale damage as road communication between Paralakhemundi-Gosani-Kashinagar and Mohana blocks have been cut-off due to the uprooting of trees.
The communication networks have been disrupted while there are also reports of damage to several houses in Ganjam district.
“By 5.30 am today, the deep depression over east central Bay of Bengal is moving further towards west-north westwards with a speed of about 11 kmph and lay centred over west central Bay of Bengal near 570 km southeast of Gopalpur in Odisha and 510 km southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh,” informed Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Deputy Officer, Sudarsan Mishra.
“It is very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours and is expected to move west-north westwards for some more time and then north westwards and cross the coast between Gopalpur of Odisha and Kalingapatnam of adjoining north Andhra Pradesh around the morning of October 11,” Mishra said.
#WATCH: Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Deputy Officer Sudarsan Mishra informing on the movement of cyclonic system 'Titli' #Odisha pic.twitter.com/FrwK14XefE
— OTV (@otvnews) October 9, 2018
Meanwhile, the IMD officials also forecasted heavy rainfall at isolated places in Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri and Jagatsinghpur districts from today in view of the cyclonic storm.
Besides, districts including Ganjam, Gajapati, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Khurda, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from tomorrow.
Moreover, the IMD also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for Kandhamal, Boudh and Dhenkanal district from October 11.
Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 65 kmph is very likely to commence along and off Odisha coast from the night today. The wind speed will increase gradually becoming 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph from the evening of October 10 along and off south Odisha coast and 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph along and off north Odisha coasts, said the regional Met department in a statement.
As the sea condition is likely to be rough to very rough over central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal during the 24 hours, and very rough to high on October 10 and 11, the fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea along and off Odisha coast and central and north Bay of Bengal till October 12.
On the other hand, the state government has geared up to tackle the situation. District collectors have been asked to remain alert and make necessary arrangements to shift people living in low lying areas.
Deputy Relief Commissioner Pravat Ranjan Mohapatra informed that around 300 motor boats have been arranged to assist in rescue operation as there is likelihood of flood situation due to possibility of heavy rains till October 11.
Briefing media, Sethi said that several rivers in the State are in spate and as a result, rainwater is flowing over almost all the low-lying bridges of Malkangiri district and many bridges have also been submerged in Rayagada and Kandhamal districts.
“The current water level of Bansadhara River is 55.75 metre and the river is flowing above the danger level of 54.06 metre at Kashinagar. Due to the rise in the water level, the concerned administration has shifted the residents of Sara village in Kashninagar to a school building,” the SRC informed.
“Floodwater entered several areas of Gudari Town in Rayagada forcing the administration to shift many people to safer places. People residing in low-lying areas of Bissamcuttack have also been rescued and shifted. The situation is under control in Kalyansinghpur block,” added Sethi.
In Kandhamal, rainwater was flowing over two bridges at Tikabali and Tumudibandh while all the low-lying bridges in Malkangiri district have been submerged, said Sethi.
“ODRAF teams have been deployed in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and Kashinagar. The Fire services teams have also been kept ready for exigencies. We are monitoring the situation and Gajapati district Collector is in touch with Srikakulam Collector in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh for rescue & relief operations, if required,” said the SRC.
The depression that formed over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha and West Bengal coasts has intensified into a deep depression triggering rainfall in several parts of the State.
“The deep depression now lay centred about 70 km southeast of Balasore in Odisha and 70 km south southwest of Digha in West Bengal,” said the duty officer of Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, Charan Behera.
Under its influence, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Sambalpur, Deogarh, Bolangir, Nuapada and Bargarh districts. Similarly, Sonepur, Jhrasuguda, Angul, Dhenkanal and Sundergarh districts might experience heavy rainfall triggered by the deep depression.
Odisha has witnessed record rainfall in the last 24 hours. Six districts received rainfall above 100 mm while nine districts recorded 50 to 100 mm rainfall. Rayagada’s Kashipur recorded highest 330 mm, Sonepur’s Tarabha 249 mm, Muniguda 229 mm, Kandhamal’s Daringbadi 145 mm, Malkangiri’s Korkonda 175 mm and Puri recorded 106 mm rainfall.
As of mid-day, the State has received around 7cm rainfall following the deep depression crossing the Odisha coast between Balasore and Paradip.
As per Skymet, during the next 24 hours, normal Monsoon conditions will prevail over parts of south Odisha. Consequently, heavy rainfall is predicted in the region, says the release. It further predicted winds at around 40 Km/hour in the region owing to the depression system.
The IMD forecast, however, has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in one-two places in the south-interior Odisha in the coming 24-hours.
In the past 24 hours, the coastal and the southern parts of Odisha have witnessed heavy torrential rains. Paradip, Bhubaneswar, Gopalpur and Koraput recorded 54 mm, 43 mm, 121 mm, and 138 mm of rains, respectively.
Meanwhile, the heavy rain caused a flood-like situation in the southern region of the state. Due to flash floods, several trains have been canceled and short-terminated for the safety of passengers.
As per met experts, the depression system gives more intense rains over those areas which are towards the South of its track, while fewer rain activities are seen towards north of the track of depression.
Such heightened rainfall in Odisha for nearly 48 - hrs is expected to prune the deficit that had risen to 23 per cent as on August 6 (Tuesday).
The rainfall data available with IMD shows that till Tuesday (August 6) as many as 21 districts in Odisha have slipped into deficient category from 17 districts during the last week of July. The State as on August 6 figured among the top-10 deficient rainfall states in the country.
According to the met experts, retaining such a high order of deficient till August first week in Odisha is attributed to uneven rainfall in this monsoon season so far. The monsoon low or depression systems in Bay of Bengal are taking shape in such a fashion that the intense rainfall is always witnessed towards the south of the system. The consequence is good rainfall is being observed in the south interior than north interior Odisha.
As per IMD, there is also a possibility that the system may further intensify into a Deep Depression during the subsequent 24 hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh coast during October 12 ( forenoon/noon).
There is also a possibility that the system may further intensify into a Deep Depression during subsequent 24 hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh coast during 12th October forenoon/noon.
— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) October 10, 2020
Under the influence of the Low Pressure Area, heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Konkan & Goa, Karnataka and Andaman, today.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, coastal Odisha and Konkan likely to occur on October 11 and 12.
Here is specialised forecast for Odisha:
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of October 11): Light to moderate rain or thundershower very likely to occur at a few places over the districts of Odisha.
Yellow Warning ( Be updated): Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Ganjam and Puri.
Day 2 ( Valid from 0830 hrs IST of October 11 upto 0830 hrs IST of October 12): Light to moderate rain or thundershower very likely to occur at most places over the districts of South coastal, South Interior & North coastal Odisha.
Yellow Warning ( Be updated): Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Rayagada, Jagatsinghpur, Malkangiri and Koraput.
Day 3 ( Valid from 0830 hrs IST of October 12 upto 0830 hrs IST of October 13): Light to moderate rain or thundershower very likely to occur at most places over the districts of South Coastal Odisha and at many places over the rest districts of Odisha.
Orange Warning ( Be prepared): 1. Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Rayagada and Koraput.
Yellow Warning ( Be updated): 2. Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Bhadrak.
Day 4 ( Valid from 0830 hrs IST of October 13upto 0830 hrs IST of October 14): Light to moderate rain or thundershower very likely to occur at many places over the districts of South Odisha, North Coastal and at a few places over the districts of North Interior Odisha.
Yellow Warning ( Be updated): Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nawarangpur, Gajapati and Rayagada.
#Weather briefing by #Head & Sc-E Dr. H.R. Biswas for next five days, based on 0830 Hrs IST observation of #10th Oct 2020.https://t.co/sKHjMv5qT8
— Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar (@mcbbsr) October 10, 2020
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In a letter issued to all the concerned authorities, the SRC stated, “Continuous vigil of low lying areas, dewatering wherever required including urban areas may be taken up. The situation may be closely monitored and advice for fishermen to be strictly implemented.”
Updating about the current status of the low pressure, the SRC said, “Yesterday's Well Marked Low Pressure Area concentrated into a Depression over West-central Bay Of Bengal today morning (0530 Hrs IST) and moved West-Northwestwards during past three hours and lay centred at 0830 Hrs IST of Sunday, 11 October, 2020.”
As per the letter, the depression is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next 24 hours. It is very likely to move West-Northwestwards and cross North Andhra Pradesh coast between Narsapur and Vishakhapatnam on October 12 (night).
Weather Forecast and Warning
Squally weather with surface wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph is very likely to prevail along and off Odisha coast and west central bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal till 13 October, 2020.
Day 1 (valid up to 0830 hrs IST of 12.10.2020):
Yellow warning: heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Malkangiri, Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam.
Day 2 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 12.10.2020 up to 0830 hrs IST of 13.10.2020):
Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Malkangiri, Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam.
Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Puri, Nayagarh, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Cuttack.
Day 3 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 13.10.2020 up to 0830 hrs IST of 14.10.2020):
Yellow Warning: heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Gajapati, Rayagada and Ganjam.
Squally weather with surface wind speed reaching 45¬55 kmph is very likely along south coastal Odisha districts on 11th and 12th October, 2020.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off Odisha coast and west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal till 13 October, 2020.
(Edited By Pradeep Singh)
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Under its influence, squally weather with surface wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph is very likely to prevail along and off Odisha coast and West-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal till October 13.
Sea condition will be rough to very rough over west-central & adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha-Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts on October 12 and over Gulf of Mannar during October 12-13. In view of the prevailing conditions, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off Odisha Coast and West-central BoB adjoining North BoB till October 13.
Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places is likely to occur over south Odisha and adjoining Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Karnataka & north Kerala and heavy falls at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada and Vidarbha on October 12.
Extremely heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and also over north Kerala and adjoining coastal Karnataka today.
On October 13, light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places is likely over Telangana, north coastal Andhra Pradesh, north interior Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra & Marathawada and heavy falls at isolated places over south Odisha, Rayalaseema, coastal Karnataka and Vidarbha.
Squally wind speed would increase becoming 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph over west-central Bay of Bengal and along & off Andhra Pradesh coast and 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph over adjoining the northwest Bay of Bengal, southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha- Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts from the forenoon of October 12 till next morning.
Squally winds, speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are also likely to prevail over Gulf of Mannar on 12, and October 13.
At present, it lay centered some 250 km south-southeast of Vishakhapatnam, 290 km east-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and 330 km east-southeast of Narsapur (Andhra Pradesh).
“It is very likely to move west-north-westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh coast between Narsapur & Vishakhapatnam, close to Kakinada during the early morning of October 13 as a Deep Depression with wind speed of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph,” said IMD.
The #Depression over #Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved #west-northwestwards with a speed of #06kmph during past #06hours, #intensified in to a #DeepDepression and lay centred at #1130hrs IST of today, 2020 about #250km #southsoutheast of #Vishakhapatnam,
— Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar (@mcbbsr) October 12, 2020
Here Is Complete Weather Outlook For Next Two Days
Wind warning:
-October 12: Squally wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph is prevailing over west central & adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off south Odisha-Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts & 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is also prevailing over northwest Bay of Bengal and north Odisha coast.
-October 13: Squally wind speed would increase to 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph over west central Bay of Bengal and along & off Andhra Pradesh coast and 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph over adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha- Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts from the evening of October 12 till the noon of October 13.
Squally winds, speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are also likely to prevail over Gulf of Mannar on 12th & 13th October.
Rainfall warning:
October 12: Light to moderate rainfall with heavy to very heavy rain likely to occur at a few places and Extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm per day) at isolated places would occur over east & west Godavari, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayanagaram & Srikakulam districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall also likely at isolated places over Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Raygada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Khurda & Puri districts of south Odisha.
October 13: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Telangana, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, south Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra & Marathawada and heavy falls at isolated places over north coastal Andhra Pradesh, south Odisha, and Vidarbha.
October 14: Light to moderate rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm per day) at isolated places would occur over north Maharashtra.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur over Konkan & Goa, south Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada and heavy falls at isolated places over coastal & south interior Karnataka.
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As per the latest weather bulletin, the system is is very likely to move west-north-westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh coast between Narsapur & Vishakhapatnam, close to Kakinada during the early morning of October 13 as a Deep Depression with wind speed of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph.
The #Depression over #Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved #west-northwestwards with a speed of #06kmph during past #06hours, #intensified in to a #DeepDepression and lay centred at #1130hrs IST of today, 2020 about #250km #southsoutheast of #Vishakhapatnam,
— Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar (@mcbbsr) October 12, 2020
Squally wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph is prevailing over west central & adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off south Odisha-Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts.
The wind speed would increase becoming 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph over west central Bay of Bengal and along & off Andhra Pradesh coast and 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph over adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, southwest Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha- Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts from the evening of October 12 till the noon of October 13.
Under the influence of the system, several parts of Odisha will experience heavy to heavy rainfall in the next two days.
Several parts of south coastal Odisha and districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada will experience light to moderate rainfall in the next 24 hours. (Valid till 0830 hours of October 13).
Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur over the districts of Malkangiri, Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam.
Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated parts in the districts of Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Puri and Khordha.
Several parts of south and north coastal Odisha and north interior Odisha will experience light to moderate rainfall. (Warning valid from October 13 to 0830 hours of October 14).
Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated parts of Malkangiri, Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri and Jagatsinghpur.
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The latest forecast suggests moderate rain or thundershower at some places with one or two spells of intense rainfall likely over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Gajapati, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Ganjam.
Apart from this, light to moderate rainfall or thundershower is very likely to occur at some places over the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh till 10:30 AM today.
The Met department had warned of similar weather conditions for Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Gajapati and Rayagada districts under the influence of deep depression over BoB.
Reports said that heavy rainfall has created flood-like situation in various panchayats of Ganjam district. Five villages under Ankuli and Buratal Gram Panchayats in Patrapur block of the district have been marooned following floodwater from Baghalati Irrigation Project.
Due to rise in water level in the reservoir, the administration has opened two gates of the dam. About 200 cusec of water is being released from the reservoir. Sources informed that local residents in the region were already informed about taking precautions.
Executive engineer in-charge of the project has said that more gates might also be opened if it becomes necessary to release excess water from the dam.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department in its latest bulletin has issued heavy rainfall warning for isolated places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Khordha, Puri, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Kandhamal till October 14.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershower at most places over the districts of south coastal Odisha at many places over the districts of south interior Odisha and at a few places over the districts of north Odisha.
The deep depression system is likely to move west-northwestwards and weaken into a Depression during the next 6 hours and further weaken into a well-marked low-pressure during the subsequent 12 hours.
Incessant rainfall in the wake of the system has hit life in Gajapati district with Mohana block recording the highest 142 mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Over 500 people of 4 blocks in Gajapati district have been shifted to relief camps after heavy downpour since last night.
The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK Jena also advised all the district officials to remain alert to deal with any exigency, particularly water-logging in low-lying areas and landslides in hilly regions.
Hours of downpour caused a landslip and also washed away a bridge cutting off communication to several villages in Ganjam district of the State today.
As per information, incessant rainfall which has been lashing the region since yesterday caused a landslide in the hilly area between Tadkasahi and Chariabad village under Ankuli panchayat. The rock collapse severely disrupted communication in the area.
Similarly, Gokulpur-Khariguda bridge on Patana River under Barada Panchayat in Ganjam district was washed away under the impact of strong floodwater current in the river due to heavy rainfall.
According to reports, connection to as many as 15 villages in the area was completely cut off due to the washing away of the bridge.
As per reports, the alert has been issued for Kandhamal, Boudh, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack (including Cuttack City ), Khordha (including Bhubaneswar City), Rayagada, Jajpur, Sonepur, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Anugul, Sambalpur, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput and Malkangiri till 11 PM.
The Met Centre had yesterday informed that the deep depression over north Andhra Pradesh coast close to Kakinada is very likely to move west-north-westwards and weaken into a depression during next six hours and further into a well-marked low pressure area during the subsequent 12 hours.
Under its influence, heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Khordha, Puri, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Kandhamal districts.
Meanwhile, the extremely heavy rainfall since the last couple of days wreaked havoc in various districts of south Odisha including Koraput, Rayagada and Ganjam.
As per information, incessant rainfall which has been lashing the region since yesterday caused a landslide in the hilly area between Tadkasahi and Chariabad village under Ankuli panchayat in Ganjam district. The rock collapse severely disrupted communication in the area.
Five villages under Ankuli and Buratal Gram Panchayats in Patrapur block of Ganjam district have been marooned after floodwater from Baghalati Irrigation Project entered the villages.
Connection to as many as 15 villages in the area was completely cut off due to the washing away of the bridge, added reports.
The rise in water-level of Rushikulya and Jarau rivers have triggered flood fear among the people of low-lying areas in the district.
The Rayagada district administration has also kept themselves alert for any kind of flood threat and deployed an ODRAF team in Ramanaguda.
(Edited By Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty)
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Three blocks of Ganjam received rainfall over 300 mm while 16 blocks received rainfall above 100 mm in last two days. Seven blocks of Gajapati recorded rainfall over 150 mm, said Jena.
Kabisuryanagar received rainfall of 328 mm followed by Aska 307.6 mm and Purushottampur 306 mm. Similarly, Khalikote recorded 252 mm rainfall, Sanakhemundi 265 mm, Sheragada 223 mm and Mohana received 218 mm rainfall.
Narayanpatna in Koraput district received 126.8 mm rainfall and Daspalla in Nayagarah recorded 105 mm rainfall, added Jena.
The SRC also assured that there is no flood threat for Ganjam and Gajapati districts in view of the torrential rains.
"Though the water-level of Rushikulya River has risen at Purushottampur, we are assuming that it will not cross the danger-mark. Besides, the water level of Bansadhara River is also decreasing and there is not flood threat," claimed Jena.
"There is no warning for two days and the rainfall has also considerably declined," stated the SRC.
Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre here in its latest bulletin said, "The Depression over Telangana moved away further west-northwestwards and lay centered at 8.30 AM today over North interior Karnataka and adjoining areas of Maharashtra and Telangana about 80 km northwest of Gulbarga (North interior Karnataka) and about 160 km east of Solapur (Madhya Maharashtra)."
"It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and gradually weaken into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area during next 12 hours," added the Met Centre.
(Edited By Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty)
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The misery of the family which was caught on camera showed how they endured extreme hardships in obtaining medicines for their sick child by waddling through a strong stream of overflowing water in Uchuda River in Patrapur block of Ganjam district.
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It may be noted that as many as 50 villages of the block have been cut off from the rest of the State due to heavy damage to road communication and washing away of bridges and culverts. Floodwaters from the nearby Mahendratanaya river has also marooned the villages of Babansahi, Baligan, Raigarh, Tabuliya.
The prevailing adverse weather condition is also stated to have compelled people living on either side of the river to survive without food.
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Farmers have threatened that if they do not receive any support from the authorities, they would be forced to protest.
Struggling amid Covid crisis, the farmers have insisted the government to waive off their loans and also provide them with compensation during these trying times as the situation has left them in a tight spot due to the loans taken for their livelihood.
Since we don’t see any hope of the situation getting well any sooner since the rain has been incessant for a while, it has caused us deep distress for it being the peak harvestation period, said a farmer of the area.
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As per the latest weather advisory, yesterday’s well marked low pressure area over west-central Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a Depression over northwest & adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal.
The system is likely to intensify further into a Deep Depression during next 24 hours. Moreover, it is very likely to move north-north-eastwards and cross West Bengal & adjoining Bangladesh coasts, as a Deep Depression between Sagar islands (West Bengal) & Khepupara (Bangladesh) over Sundarbans by October 23 afternoon.
SPECIAL BULLETIN: Depression over northwest & adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal. pic.twitter.com/DrK4O2XgHq
— Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar (@mcbbsr) October 22, 2020
Under the influence of the deep depression, four districts in Odisha -Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. A Red warning has been issued by the Met department for these districts (Till 0830 hours of October 23).
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Wind Warning: Squally weather with wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph is likely along the area of coastline over the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore.
Impact:
1- Water logging/localized flooding in low lying areas.
2- Some damage to kutcha house, roads and vulnerable structure.
3-Traffic disruption, closure of underpass road in urban areas
4- Damage of standing and horticultural crops in some areas.
Orange Warning (Be prepared):
Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the district of Puri.
Wind Warning: Squally weather with wind speed reaching 25-35 kmph gusting to 45 kmph is likely along the area of coastline over the districts of Puri.
Yellow Warning (Be updated):
Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Ganjam, Khurda, Cuttack, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj.
Light to moderate rain/ thundershower likely to occur at many places over the districts of North Coastal Odisha and at a few places over the districts of South Coastal Odisha, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and at isolated places over the rest districts of Odisha. (Valid till 0830 hours of October 24)
Yellow Warning (Be updated):
Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur and Jajpur.
“The system is very likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours. It is very likely to move west-north-westwards and cross Sri Lanka coast between Latitudes 7.5°N and 9.0°N close to Trincomalee during evening/night of December 2,” said IMD.
It is very likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross Sri Lanka coast between Latitudes 7.5°N and 9.0°N close to Trincomalee during evening/night of 02nd December.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 1, 2020
As per the IMD bulletin, the system is very likely to move nearly westwards thereafter, emerge into Gulf of Mannar & adjoining Comorin area on 03rd December morning and move westwards towards south Tamil Nadu coast.
Under the influence of the above system, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at a few places with isolated extremely heavy rainfall over south Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai) on December 2 and 3.
Isolated to very heavy rainfall likely to occur over south Kerala on December 2 and 4. Heavy rainfall warning has also been issued for south Tamil Nadu and South Kerala on December 1, 4 and 5.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely to occur at isolated places very likely over Lakshadweep during 3rd and 4th December. Heavy rainfall at isolated places likely over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh during December 2 and December 3, over Rayalaseema on December 3and over Lakshadweep on December 5.