Tag: Rainfall

The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) directed the Malkangiri Collector to prohibit vehicle movement on submerged roads and bridges until water recedes, following heavy rainfall due to a depression over the Odisha coast. Nuapada received 96.1mm of rain, Subarnapur 73.6mm, Boudh 66.5mm, with Athamallik in Angul recording the highest at 154.4mm in 24 hours.

The depression over Odisha coast near Chilika lake weakened into a well-marked low pressure area on Saturday, according to the IMD. The department forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of Odisha in the coming days. Yellow warnings have been issued for multiple districts including Bolangir, Nuapada, and Jharsuguda.

Heavy rainfall in Odisha caused by a depression has resulted in two fatalities due to wall collapses in Nabarangpur and Angul districts. A four-year-old boy and an elderly man, Parabha Gochhayat, lost their lives. The situation is improving in Malkangiri with water receding but road communication remains disrupted.

Heavy rainfall triggered by a depression over the Bay of Bengal is affecting several parts of Odisha, including Malkangiri where flooding has disrupted daily life. The IMD forecasts that the system will cross near Chilika Lake and gradually weaken.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of Odisha for the next four days due to a well-marked low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. This low pressure is likely to intensify into a depression and cross the Odisha coast within 24 hours, as per IMD. Orange warnings have been issued for multiple districts including Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, and Koraput.

Cumulative rainfall in India reached 1% above the long-term average by July 6, with weekly rainfall 32% above the average as of July 3. Most regions received healthy rains, reducing spatial divergence. Sowing activity has accelerated, now at 22% of normal area sown compared to 18.6% last year.

Several districts in Odisha are predicted to experience rainfall today due to a low pressure area, with heavy rains expected in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh. A yellow warning is issued for these districts. Light to moderate rain is likely across many areas.

A low-pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, likely to affect parts of Odisha with heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for nine districts, advising fishermen against venturing into the sea.

The Monsoon, active over Odisha, is predicted to bring heavy rainfall in Kandhamal, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts within 24 hours.

The Southwest Monsoon has arrived early in Kerala, influenced by Cyclone Remal. According to IMD, Kerala will experience above-normal rainfall this season. Concurrently, a severe heatwave engulfs parts of India, with temperatures soaring up to 52°C. However, the monsoon is expected to bring relief from the heat with significant rainfall predicted for early June.

The system is very likely to move northeastwards and concentrate into a Depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 24, 2024.

Odisha experiences a brief respite from the heatwave as Nor'wester rains are predicted to bring significant rainfall and cooler temperatures over the next four days. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, especially on May 7 and May 8.

The IMD issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms with lightning in several Odisha districts after a severe heatwave. Residents experienced light to moderate rainfall and are advised to stay cautious.

Residents are gripped in fear as the day temperature is likely to cross the 40 degree mark today.

Apart from Bhubaneswar, 11 places recorded a maximum temperature above 34 degrees by 11:30 am today.