IMD issues yellow warning for dense fog in 6 districts as depression-induced rain subsides in Odisha

Odisha may see dense fog in 24 hours as Bay of Bengal rain subsides, IMD predicts. Heavy fog alerts for Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, others. Temperature to drop by 2-4°C.

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Dense fog envelopes Twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar (file Photo)

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Several parts of Odisha are very much likely to experience dense fog in the next 24 hours as rainfall under the influence of the low pressure over the Bay of Bengal has subsided, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Sunday. As the low-pressure-induced rain has subsided at many places across the State, a foggy morning is expected at several locations, the bulletin issued by the weather office said.

The weather office has also issued heavy fog warnings in six districts of Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, and Koraput.

Besides, the MeT also predicted a drop in temperature by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next three days, increasing the chill across Odisha. 

The rainfall activities due to the low-pressure system is expected to reduce from today, except for southern coastal districts, the IMD predicted, adding that rainfall may persist in several areas of Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, and Rayagada today. 

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Meanwhile, many regions are already witnessing foggy conditions which will further. The weather office has advised netizens to take precautions during travel due to low visibility in affected areas.

The IMD also predicted that the cold wave condition will also sweep Odisha again with mercury plummeting to 2 to 4 degree Celsius during the next three days.

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