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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall in 4 dists
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for extremely heavy rainfall in the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar for the next 24 hours due to a low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal. Rainfall activities are expected to persist across the state until July 30, IMD sources said. "The low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked system and is likely to intensify into a depression over the coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh in the next 24 hours. The system is likely to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in four northern districts of Odisha until Friday, while on Saturday, very heavy rainfall is expected in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts. However, there will be widespread rainfall activities across the districts for the next few days," said the director of IMD's regional centre, Manorama Mohanty. IMD warned of potential damage due to heavy rain leading to flash floods and strong winds which may cause uprooting of trees, damage to standing crops and kutcha houses, waterlogging in low-lying areas and disruption of road and rail traffic. In the last 24 hours, Jharigaon in Nabarangpur district recorded the highest rainfall of 131.4 mm, followed by 110.9 mm at Athamalik in Angul district, 106 mm at Reamal in Deogarh, and 102 mm at Banki in Cuttack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Studio & 1 BHK at ACE Nest – Book with ₹5 Lacs Only! Ace Noida Book Now Undo Fishing operations have been suspended along the Odisha coast as squally winds of 40-50 km per hour, gusting up to 60 km per hour, are expected over the north Bay of Bengal. Sea conditions will remain rough to very rough for the next five days and fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea. Bhubaneswar will witness partly cloudy skies with chances of heavy rain or thunderstorms and temperatures are expected to hover between 32° Celsius and 25° Celsius on Friday. So far, Odisha has received 14% more rainfall than normal this monsoon season, with a total of 533.3 mm of rainfall against the normal of 466.7 mm between June 1 and July 24.
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Heavy rain to lash STATE till July 28
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha till July 28. In its bulletin, the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre said a cyclonic circulation (remnant of tropical cyclone WIPHA) is expected over the north Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. Under its influence, a low-pressure area would form over the same region, the bulletin said. Under the impact of the system, heavy rainfall would occur in the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada and Keonjhar before 8.30 am on Thursday, Manorama Mohanty, Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, said. Thunderstorms with lightning and wind (30-40 kmph) are also expected to occur in maximum parts of the State, excluding the southern region during the period, she said. The IMD centre has issued an orange warning (be prepared to take action) for Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Malkangiri and Koraput districts for Thursday. Similarly, yellow warning (be aware) has been issued for the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Dhenkanal and Angul, Mohanty said. Thunderstorms with lightning and wind (30-40 kmph) are also expected in Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati districts, she added. The Director informed that the maximum impact of the expected lower pressure area would be experienced on July 25. Extreme rainfall is expected to occur in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts, she said, adding many parts of Odisha would experience heavy to normal rainfall on that day. As the sea condition is expected to remain rough, the weather scientist has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea from July 24 to 27. The State has recorded 2 per cent above normal rainfall during this monsoon season (June 1 to July 23), s he said.
News18
23-07-2025
- Climate
- News18
Heavy rainfall to lash several parts of Odisha till July 28: IMD
Agency: Bhubaneswar, Jul 23 (PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha till July 28. In its mid-day bulletin, the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre said a cyclonic circulation (remnant of tropical cyclone WIPHA) is expected over the north Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. Under its influence, a low-pressure area would form over the same region, the bulletin said. Under the impact of the system, heavy rainfall would occur in the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada, and Keonjhar before 8.30 am on Thursday, Manorama Mohanty, director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, said. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds (30-40 kmph) are also expected to occur in maximum parts of the state, excluding the southern region during the period, she said. The IMD centre has issued an Orange warning (be prepared to take action) for Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Malkangiri and Koraput districts for Thursday. Similarly, Yellow warning (be aware) has been issued for the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, and Angul, Mohanty said. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds (30-40 kmph) are also expected in Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts, she added. The director informed that the maximum impact of the expected lower pressure area would be experienced on July 25. Extreme rainfall is expected to occur in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts, she said, adding many parts of Odisha would experience heavy to normal rainfall on that day. As the sea condition is expected to remain rough, the weather scientist has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea during July 24 to 27. The state has recorded 2 per cent above normal rainfall during this monsoon season (June 1 to July 23), she said. PTI BBM BBM MNB (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 19:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heavy rainfall expected in state
Bhubaneswar: A fresh spell of heavy rain is likely in most parts of state from Wednesday to Sunday. According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation, which is a remnant of tropical cyclone Wipha, is likely to emerge over the north Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to form over the region in the subsequent 48 hours, potentially bringing enhanced rainfall over several districts of Odisha, the IMD said on Tuesday. "Most districts of Odisha will witness rainfall activities from Wednesday, while the intensity is likely to increase in northern and southern districts from Thursday," IMD regional centre director Manorama Mohanty said. TNN
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD issues warning for heavy rainfall in state
1 2 Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of the state from July 23 to 26. This comes amid the likelihood of a fresh low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal around July 24, which may intensify into a depression. Manorama Mohanty, scientist and head of the IMD centre in Bhubaneswar, said rainfall activity is expected to increase under the influence of the likely system. She said at least eight districts — spread across both coastal and interior parts of the state — are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during this four-day period. These include Cuttack, Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, and Sambalpur. In addition, a heavy rainfall warning has been issued for several other districts. Mohanty added that rainfall activity is also expected to continue on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall warning issued for Koraput and Malkangiri. According to IMD data, seasonal rainfall in the state from June to July 21 stands at 16% above normal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Although five districts have recorded marginal rainfall deficits this season, the situation is expected to improve this week. Of the five, Puri has reported the highest deficit at 30%, followed by Gajapati (27%), Nuapada (24%), Ganjam (22%), and Balangir (20%). The IMD's evening report said Cuttack recorded 15.6 mm of rainfall during the day — the highest among major towns — followed by Bhubaneswar with 9.5 mm. Meanwhile, Hatadiha in Keonjhar district received the highest rainfall in the state over the last 24 hours, according to the IMD's morning bulletin.
