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A well-marked low-pressure area over southern Bangladesh and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal has intensified, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a ‘Red Alert’ for Odisha on Monday.
According to IMD weather scientist Umashankar Das, the system is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall, over 21 cm, at one or two locations in the state within the next 24 hours. As of 5:30 am today, the low-pressure system has become more active and concentrated, triggering severe weather activity across large parts of coastal and northern Odisha.
Red Alert for Torrential Rain at Isolated Spots
Under the influence of the intensified system, the IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm) in multiple districts, with extremely heavy rain (21 cm or more) likely in select pockets.
The IMD red alert warns of potential disruption due to flash floods, waterlogging, and strong surface winds in low-lying and vulnerable areas.
Rain Already Active in Multiple Districts
Meanwhile, rainfall has already intensified across Bhadrak, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Angul, and Keonjhar, with Paradip radar data confirming widespread showers.
These conditions were attributed to the dual impact of the low-pressure system over northwest Madhya Pradesh and the developing Bay of Bengal system, now confirmed to have intensified further.
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Rainfall Expected to Continue Till July 19
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has projected that rainfall will persist across Odisha until July 19, with varying intensity. Thunderstorm conditions and gusty winds are also expected, especially in areas under the direct influence of the active low-pressure zones.
