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The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, issued a series of weather warnings for Odisha, predicting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across multiple districts till August 25.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar also alerted local administrations to remain vigilant against possible flooding, waterlogging and landslides in vulnerable regions.
Seven Districts Under Yellow Warning On Aug 21
For Wednesday, the IMD placed Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur under a yellow warning.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in these areas, with wind speed expected to reach 30-40 kmph. The department also cautioned that localised heavy rain may cause disruption to road traffic and affect low-lying areas.
18 Districts Likely To Witness Rain On Aug 22
On Thursday, the weather office extended the warning to 18 districts across north, central and coastal Odisha.
These include Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Angul, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Bolangir and Kalahandi.
The IMD said thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds up to 40 kmph are expected in parts of these districts.
Rainfall Activity To Continue Till Aug 25
According to the extended forecast, light to moderate rain will continue across many parts of Odisha till August 25 due to a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal.
The intensity of rainfall is expected to increase in interior districts, while coastal regions may see intermittent showers. The IMD added that conditions are favourable for further moisture incursion, which could prolong wet weather through next week.
Landslides And Flooding Reported In Southern Odisha
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has triggered landslides and flooding in parts of Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur districts.
Several roads and small bridges have been submerged, disrupting connectivity to interior villages. Trees reportedly got uprooted at multiple locations, and soon local administrations began clearance operations.
