Odisha Rain Alert: IMD Issues Red Warning for 4 Districts

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IMD has forecast increased rainfall activity across Odisha.
Heavy to extremely heavy rain is expected in several northern and coastal districts.
Red warnings have been issued for Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kendrapada and Mayurbhanj.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set for another spell of intense rainfall as an active low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to increase rain activity across the state.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that several parts of northern and coastal Odisha could receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days.

Bhubaneswar, Cuttack May See More Rain

Rainfall has been reported in several parts of the state, including the capital region.

Bhubaneswar witnessed rain from the morning, with thick cloud cover making the daytime sky unusually dark.

The IMD has indicated that rain may continue across the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack region in the coming hours.

Thunder and lightning are also possible in some locations. Residents have been advised to exercise caution during thunderstorms and avoid unnecessary exposure outdoors.

Low-Pressure System to Drive Rainfall

The weather system over the Bay of Bengal remains the primary factor behind the expected increase in rainfall.

The system is likely to influence weather conditions particularly over northern and coastal Odisha, where several districts could experience intense showers.

The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has also issued advisories to the concerned district administrations in view of the forecast.

Red Warning for Four Odisha Districts

The IMD has placed four districts under a Red Warning, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at one or two locations.

The districts under the red alert are:

Baleshwar
Bhadrak
Kendrapada
Mayurbhanj

Residents in these areas have been advised to remain particularly cautious as intense rainfall could lead to waterlogging and other weather-related problems.

Orange Warning for Six Districts

An Orange Warning has also been issued for six districts where heavy rainfall is expected.

These include:

Jagatsinghpur
Jajpur
Anugola
Kendujhar
Cuttack
Dhenkanal

Local administrations have been advised to remain prepared to respond to any situation arising from heavy rainfall.

People Advised to Remain Alert

With rainfall expected to remain active over the coming days, residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been urged to stay updated with official weather bulletins.

People should exercise additional caution during periods of lightning and thunderstorms and follow instructions issued by district authorities.