Back to back low pressure systems to trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha: IMD

Odisha is set to experience heavy rainfall over the next three days due to the presence of two low-pressure systems. One low-pressure area is currently active over the western Bay of Bengal while another is expected to form over the central Bay of Bengal on Thursday.

The state is likely to witness widespread rain from today, with southern Odisha expected to experience particularly intense showers. Some districts may also see thunderstorms and extremely heavy rainfall. 

In view of the severe weather, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Malkangiri district.

Similarly, a yellow alert has been issued for Gajapati, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Koraput districts, where rainfall of 7 to 11 cm is expected at one or two locations. 

In other districts, scattered thunderstorms with rain and wind are possible. Wind speeds may reach 30–40 km/h in several areas and 40–50 km/h at isolated locations.

On Friday, rainfall and wind activity are expected to intensify further. Rayagada and Koraput have been placed under orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall while nine districts in northern and coastal Odisha are under yellow alert.

On September 27, the state is likely to experience severe stormy rainfall, as the low-pressure area over the central Bay of Bengal may intensify into a depression, affecting southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.

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“Several places in Odisha are expected to witness light to moderate rainfall activities. One or two places in Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and Koraput districts are expected to experience heavy rainfall. Interior Odisha districts will also witness rainfall and thunderstorm. Wind speeds may reach 30–40 km/h in several areas,” said Manorama Mohanty, IMD Bhubaneswar director.