Tag: Weather Alert

Kandhamal: Incessant rains triggered by low pressure over northwest Bay of Bengal since last week has disrupted road communication in Kalahandi and Kandhamal districts of the state. An approach road near Kantesi on NH- 26 in Kalahandi district was washed away due to heavy rains last night leading to snapping of vehicular traffic between Bolangir […]

Bhubaneswar: The low pressure formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to inch closer to the southern coast of Odisha tonight triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall in the State during next 48 hours. Districts including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, South of Puri, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur will receive heavy to very heavy showers […]

Bhubaneswar: Several parts of Odisha will witness an increase in rainfall activity from today as a low pressure system has formed over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. The low pressure is likely to intensify and will trigger rainfall across the State, as per the latest forecast of the Regional Meteorological Department. On the […]

Bhubaneswar: Intense cold wave conditions continued to adversely affect normal life across Odisha as mercury dipped below 10 degree Celsius in five places on Saturday. According to Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre, Angul recorded a lowest minimum temperature of 8.0 degree Celsius. Due to considerable drop in the night temperatures, people in several parts are experience […]

Bhubaneswar: The Revenue and Disaster Management Department today asked the collectors of seven districts to remain alert in view of the cyclonic storm ‘Pabuk’ which now lays centred some 1500 kms from Port Blair. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards and emerge into Andaman and Nicobar Islands on January 5, informed met sources. The […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as there is no cyclone threat to Odisha, several parts of the State are expected to experience heavy rainfall as the deep depression formed over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours. Moreover, it is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm […]

Bhubaneswar: Changing its earlier forecast of a low pressure, the Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre on Monday informed that it will take another 24 hours for the cyclonic circulation over West-central Bay of Bengal to induce a low pressure. The meteorological centre had earlier predicted heavy rain in coastal districts from October 29. But due to […]

Bhubaneswar: Even though Odisha government ensured ‘zero’ casualty when cyclone ‘Titli’ struck, lack of preparedness on part of authorities to gauge the impact after its landfall was exposed in a day as most parts of the state are experiencing flood-like situation plus waterlogging that has affected many urban areas following heavy downpour in the last […]

Bhubaneswar: The run-up to Durga Puja could be marred by cyclone ‘Titli’ which is fast heading towards Odisha. As the cyclonic storm is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow, puja organisers have now decided to postpone several pending works including construction of pandals. The puja organisers are also worried as cyclone […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as the southwest monsoon withdrew from Odisha, people can hope to get some respite from the prevailing heat as a low pressure is likely to form over Bay of Bengal in the next 72 hours. As per the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the low pressure area is likely to […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as entire Odisha was on its toes in view of the possible destruction that cyclone ‘Daye’ might have caused, it crossed Gopalpur coast yesterday midnight without a single casualty. Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi reiterated this today declaring that Chief Minister’s ‘Mission Zero Casualty’ was successfully achieved. Keeping in view the forecast of […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government issued alerts to the administrative officials of the coastal districts today after the depression over Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm. “As per the latest prediction of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression over Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone which will cross Gopalpur coast tonight,” […]

Bhadrak: The flood situation in Bhadrak continues to remain grim with Baitarani River crossing its danger mark near Akhuapada today. The river was flowing at 18.47 metres against the danger mark of 17.83 metres till the last reports came in. Though the district did not receive any rainfall yesterday, flood water is yet to recede […]

Bhubaneswar: After normal life in several parts of Odisha was thrown out of gear following incessant rain in the past 48 hours, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar’s prediction of more rains in the interior pockets of the State has created panic among people. As per the latest forecast, the low pressure over Bay of Bengal […]

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar today predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of North Odisha in the next 24 hours. Director of the meteorological centre, HR Biswas informed that a low pressure is likely to form over Bay of Bengal in the next 48 hours while several areas in the […]