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Odisha is set to experience another spell of intense rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the formation of a fresh low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24.
This new development is expected to sustain and possibly intensify the ongoing wet spell in the state, which has already received 21% excess rainfall since the start of the monsoon season.
State Registers Excess Rainfall Due to Successive Weather Systems
Between June 1 and July 18, Odisha has witnessed back-to-back weather disturbances leading to above-average precipitation.
According to the IMD, three districts recorded large excess rainfall (60% or more), while 11 districts received excess rainfall ranging from 20% to 59%. With another low-pressure system brewing, officials anticipate continued heavy rainfall across multiple regions, particularly northern, western, and southern Odisha.
Yellow Alerts for 22 Districts, Orange Warnings for Key Regions
The IMD has issued yellow warnings for 22 districts, warning of isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
From July 23–24, orange alerts have been issued for Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, where very heavy rainfall and gusty winds are forecast. These areas may experience waterlogging, damage to kutcha houses, disruption of road traffic, and possible landslides in hilly terrain.
The day-wise forecast highlights:
July 19–21: Light to moderate rain with isolated heavy spells in Rayagada, Koraput, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and some coastal districts.
July 21–23: Rainfall may intensify in Ganjam, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur, with winds up to 40 km/h.
July 23–25: Major rainfall surge expected. Orange warnings continue in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, with alerts possibly extending to more districts.
July 25–26: Widespread showers across Odisha. Orange warnings may remain for most regions.
Interestingly, the IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre has projected less rainfall activity in eight coastal districts of Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, and Bhadrak, even as interior and northern regions brace for intense showers.
