Tag: Imd Forecast

Odisha is facing severe heatwave conditions with no immediate relief expected as the IMD predicts continued high temperatures ranging from 42 to 44 degrees C until mid-May 2024. Umashankar Dash of the IMD highlights an ongoing intense heat spell affecting eastern India, notably Odisha and West Bengal.

As per the IMD, Bhubaneswar, temperature rose to 41.8 degrees in Hirakuda and Rourkela while it was 41.7 degrees in Sambalpur followed by 41.6 degrees in Bhubaneswar and Chandbali. Balasore recorded 40. 6 degrees.

The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in different parts of Odisha for the next two days.

The capital city of Odisha became the hottest place in the state by 2:30 PM.

Moreover, Orange Warning has been issued to as many as four districts in the State for tomorrow.

The India Meteorological Department predicts the 2024 southwest monsoon in India to have above-normal rainfall at 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA). Current moderate EI Nino is expected to shift towards La Nina conditions mid-season, with potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole developments later.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted the rise of mercury in Odisha. The temperature has started to peak again and by 2:30 pm on Sunday, seven cities including Bhubaneswar recorded temperatures more than 37 degrees.   

A resident of Mohana in Ganjam said,”People could not venture out due to piping heat. The mercury was around 40 degrees Celcius in the town. After showers, people are relieved a little now.” 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted that the maximum temperature is likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in several parts of Odisha during the next two days.

As per the IMD, several parts of Odisha are likely to experience heavy rainfall activities during this period. Orange and yellow warnings have also been issued for several districts in this regard.

The people living in panchayats are going to have weather-related information as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has developed a mobile app titled ‘Panchayat Mausam Seva’.

As per the projected path, the severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted light to moderate rain at one or two places in some districts of southern Odisha on November 26. 

IMD predicts two days of moderate rainfall in Odisha due to a western disturbance. Minimal nighttime temperature changes expected, with a slight decrease of 2-4 degrees later. Possible mild cold spell.

Yesterday’s low pressure area has become well marked low pressure area today over northwest Bay of Bengal. It is likely to move west-northwestwards across north Odisha and adjoining West Bengal during the next 24 hours.