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The continued wet spell in Odisha is unlikely to recede in the next four days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread showers and thunderstorms across the state.
According to the latest forecast, the intensity of rainfall is expected to increase from Sunday, with alerts issued for multiple districts already grappling with flood-related problems.
Rainfall to Intensify, Yellow Warning in Place
According to the IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, rainfall activity will rise from today, with thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 30 to 40 kmph likely in most districts. A yellow warning has been issued for all 30 districts, valid until September 3.
Meanwhile, five districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri have been put on special alert due to the possibility of very heavy downpours. For September 1, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj have been flagged for extremely heavy showers.
Meteorologists have attributed the wet spell to a cyclonic circulation over the west-central Bay of Bengal, which has developed into a low-pressure system, fuelling monsoon currents over Odisha.
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Weather Forecast
According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in many districts between August 31 and September 2, with the highest intensity forecast over the next 48 hours.
On September 3, a statewide yellow alert will remain in place as thunderstorms are likely to continue. Weather conditions are expected to gradually improve from September 4 onwards.
The IMD also cautioned that, along with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected in several districts, which may disrupt road travel and cause damage to weak structures and standing crops.
