The low pressure-induced rainfall is likely to gradually decrease in Odisha from today (September 13), predicted the IMD.
During the review meeting, the Director General, India Meteorological Department, briefed the Committee about the current status of a low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by December 3.
In view of the low-pressure forecast, the Special Relief Commissioner has sounded alert for all Collectors and instructed them to remain prepared for the situation.
The India Meteorological Department IMD) has issued a forecast suggesting that the low pressure is likely to form over North Andaman Sea around October 10.
There is no chance of flood in Odisha currently, since water levels of various rivers in the state have gone below the danger mark. This information was given by Chief Engineer Of Water Resources Department, Dhiren Samal on Saturday (Sept 18).
As incessant rain battered Odisha, the Special Relief Commissioner on Tuesday held a press conference to provide updates on the state’s preparedness.
In view of incessant rainfall due to deep depression in Bay Of Bengal, schools in 12 districts of Odisha where red alert has been issued will remain closed for 2 days, informed School And Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Monday.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea of west-central adjoining north Bay of Bengal off south Odisha coast during these two days, said the SRC.
Bhubaneswar: As the cyclonic circulation in the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions is gaining strength, coastal Odisha is likely to get moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers in the next 48 hours. According to Skymet Weather, due to the cyclonic circulation, coastal Odisha is expected to witness heavy rain accompanied by strong gusty […]
Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued thunderstorm, lightning and intense rainfall warning for eight districts in Odisha. People in Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Kalahandi and Koraput districts have been asked to remain alert till 8 PM today. Moreover, the Met department has warned of intense rainfall in the districts as a low […]
Bhubaneswar: With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declaring the end of the Monsoon season this year, Odisha has recorded cumulative rainfall of 1292.2 mm against the LTA of 1144.3 mm which is a surplus of 12.9 per cent between the months of June to September. Eleven districts namely Kalahandi, Puri, Malkangiri, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, […]
Bhubaneswar: With several parts of the Odisha continuing to recover from flood-like situation following heavy rain triggered by cyclone DAYE, the meteorological department issued thunderstorm and lightning alert for as many as six different districts today. As per the latest forecast of the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by light to moderate […]
Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Centre here today predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for several parts of Odisha till Friday due to the formation of a fresh low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The low pressure area, formed over east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, is likely to become more marked and […]
Bhubaneswar: With intensifying of the low pressure over North-west Bay of Bengal into a depression, heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of the State including the Twin City and will stay active for more 24 hours thereby causing heavy to very heavy rainfall, meteorological sources said. The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorm […]
Odisha has received around 25% surplus rainfall till June 17, the Regional Meteorological Department of the IMD informed on Wednesday.