A fresh upper-air cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over north Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal around June 29, 2025. Under its influence a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region during subsequent 24 hours, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across various parts of Odisha till July 3, 2025, with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in several districts. 

According to the latest bulletin issued by the IMD, widespread rain is expected to lash the state under the influence of active monsoon conditions.

Today, a Yellow Warning has been issued for 16 districts, alerting local authorities and citizens to remain cautious. The districts under the warning include Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh, where intense rainfall activity is likely to continue over the next few days.

The IMD has also released special alerts for June 30 and July 1, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of western and northern Odisha. These spells of rain may lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas, disruption in transport, and increase the risk of landslides in hilly terrains.

Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during this period and to stay updated with the local administration’s advisories. Farmers have also been cautioned to take preventive measures to protect their standing crops.

Weather Forecast Issued On Friday

Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 28.06.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 29.06.2025)

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar. 

Thunderstorm with lightning with gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph , heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati .

Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 29.06.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 30.06.2025)

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh.

Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 30.06.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 01.07.2025)

Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jajpur.

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Sundargarh.

Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 01.07.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 02.07.2025)

Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nayagarh, Kandahamal, Kalahandi.

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Nabarangpur, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Cuttack, Khordha, Gajapati, Ganjam,Nuapada, Rayagada, Puri.