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Low-pressure over BoB: IMD issues orange alert for Odisha, warns of heavy rain for next three days
A fresh low-pressure system forming over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal is set to intensify rainfall activity across Odisha early next week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rain in several districts on August 12 and 13, along with a likelihood of thunderstorms.
According to the regional Met centre in Bhubaneswar, the low-pressure area is expected to develop by August 13, coinciding with an already active monsoon trough. The system’s influence, coupled with existing weather patterns, will bring widespread rainfall to the state.
Low-Pressure Impact and District Alerts
On Sunday and Monday, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Nayagarh districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall at one or two places. Similar warnings have been issued for Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, and Angul.
The IMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into deep-sea areas during this period due to rough conditions in the Bay of Bengal.
Ongoing Showers Under Monsoon Influence
Rainfall has already been continuing in several parts of Odisha under the combined effect of the monsoon trough line and active monsoon conditions. The latest forecast indicates that this spell will persist and intensify with the arrival of the low-pressure system.
National Monsoon Outlook: Above-Normal Rainfall Expected
Nationally, the IMD has projected above-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August–September). IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said most parts of the country, barring the Northeast and adjoining eastern areas, are expected to record normal to above-normal precipitation.
Notably, from June 1 to July 31, India received 474.3 mm of rain against a normal of 445.8 mm, marking a 6% surplus. The first half of the monsoon saw six low-pressure systems, four of which developed into depressions, bringing frequent heavy rains to several states.
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