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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rainfall may decrease from Sunday, hot & humid weather to return: IMD
1 2 Bhubaneswar: After hurtling into the state nearly two weeks before its normal onset, the southwest monsoon is showing signs of slowing down with IMD predicting rainfall may become sporadic after Sunday, with hot and humid weather likely to return. "Weather conditions are currently not favourable for further advancement of monsoon across the state in the next 5-7 days," said director of IMD's regional centre, Manorama Mohanty. "Currently, the maximum temperature is at least five degrees below normal in most places. But hot and humid conditions may also return in the coming week," she added. The forecast suggests a reduction in rainfall intensity after Monday. While isolated rain or thunderstorm are expected in districts like Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada and Mayurbhanj, dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the state from June 3 to June 7. Several parts of the state witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday, with the IMD forecasting more rain and thunderstorm. Nabarangpur, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam, Bargarh, Deogarh, Nayagarh, Nuapada and Sundargarh districts received heavy to very heavy rain. 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 Nandahandi in Nabarangpur district received the highest rainfall of 150 mm, followed by 130 mm in Jamda (Mayurbhanj) and 110 mm in Bhanjanagar (Ganjam) in the past 24 hours. The monsoon's northern limit currently passes through Puri and Bhawanipatna. Light to moderate rainfall occurred at many places across interior and several coastal districts. Thunderstorm along with gusty surface winds reaching 40–50 kmph, accompanied by lightning and heavy rainfall, is likely in Nabarangpur, Koraput, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Sundargarh by Sunday, the IMD said. In Bhubaneswar, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy with the possibility of thunderstorms.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Several districts of Odisha likely to receive heavy rainfall in next 4-5 days: IMD
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 28 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Odisha is likely to receive a good wet spell in the next 4-5 days due to a low-pressure area formed over north-west Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast. 'A low pressure area has formed over north-west Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast... Odisha is likely to receive a good wet spell in the next 4-5 days, 'IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty told ANI. She said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in the districts of Sambalpur, Puri, Cuttack, Rayagada and Koraput in the State. Meanwhile, IMD said that Southwest monsoon rainfall over India is expected to be 106 per cent of the Long Period Average. This projection is more than the 105 per cent forecast in the April update. The IMD said that above normal rainfall is most likely over the country as a whole during the monsoon season (June to September) 2025. Region wise, the southwest monsoon rainfall is projected to be above normal over Central India and South Peninsular India (>106 per cent of Long Period Average), normal over Northwest India (92-108 per cent of Long Period Average) and below normal over Northeast India (94% of LPA).>94 per cent of Long Period Average). 'During June to September 2025, normal to above normal rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest and East India and many areas of Northeast India where below normal rainfall is very likely,' IMD said in a statement. In the forecast for June, the state-owned weather office said the average rainfall for the country is most likely to be above normal (>108 per cent of the Long Period Average). 'During June 2025, Normal to above normal monthly rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country, except some southern parts of peninsular India and parts of Northwest and Northeast India, where below normal rainfall is likely,' IMD said. The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on May 24, a week earlier than usual, marking its earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009. The normal onset date for the southwest monsoon is June 1. IMD will issue the forecast for the July rainfall in the last week of June. The country as a whole received 28.3 per cent higher rainfall since March at 155 mm. Northwest India; East and Northeast India received deficient rainfall, while central India and South peninsular India received excess rainfall. Above-normal rainfall carries benefits for agriculture and water resources but also poses risks such as flooding, disruptions to transportation, public health concerns, and harm to ecosystems. (ANI)
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Pre-monsoon showers lash Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Pre-monsoon showers brought relief from the scorching heat in most parts of Odisha on Saturday, according to the IMD. Heavy rain, along with thunderstorms, is likely across the State till May 30, and there will be no large change in temperature, it said. 'Almost all the districts experienced cloudy weather, with light to moderate rain at many places and heavy downpour in some areas,' said Manorama Mohanty, the Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar. 'Similar weather conditions are likely to prevail till May 30 in the wake of a cyclonic circulation that lies over north coastal Odisha,' she said. Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, Koraput received 45 mm rainfall, followed by Bhubaneswar (37 mm), Angul (36 mm), Khurda (22 mm) Cuttack (18.4 mm) and Talcher (12.4 mm). IMD scientist Umashankar Das said Odisha was receiving pre-monsoon rains after the southwest monsoon reached Kerala. 'The cloud systems responsible for the current rainfall are not moving in from the west or northwest, which is characteristic of Kalbaisakhi storms. Instead, these systems are advancing inland from the sea, a typical pre-monsoon pattern,' he said. The IMD advised people to take safe shelter during thunderstorm to protect themselves from lightning. The Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) said the possibility of the formation of a low pressure area over the north-west Bay of Bengal may lead to the early onset of south-west monsoon over Odisha. The CEC Director, S C Sahu, said overcast conditions with light rain and thunderstorms were expected to occur over the State and rainfall was likely to increase from May 27 afternoon under the influence of the low pressure area. 'The rains may continue till May 30 night but heavy precipitation may occur on May 28 and 29 in the coastal belt of Odisha and a few other districts,' Sahu said. The intensity of rainfall may be too high in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Sundargarh, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Puri and Khurda districts, he said. These rain-bearing systems may signal the onset of monsoon over Odisha on May 28 or 29, about two weeks before the normal date of arrival of the rains in the State, Sahu said. 'The rains occurring now may be termed as pre-monsoon rain with decreasing day temperature and increase in humidity,' he said.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
LoPAR to induce heavy rains in many parts of state this week
BHUBANESWAR : A low pressure area is likely to form over west-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around Tuesday and is expected to trigger heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha this week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. The national weather forecaster has predicted heavy rainfall in some places of the state between Tuesday and Saturday. Heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Koraput districts on Tuesday and Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri districts on Wednesday. Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Manorama Mohanty said, 'Some parts of Odisha will receive heavy rainfall from Tuesday onwards under the influence of the low pressure area. We are closely monitoring the weather system.' The regional met office has forecast light to moderate rainfall and thundershower activity in many parts of the state between Monday and Friday. Squally weather with wind speeds exceeding 45 kmph may prevail along and off Odisha coast on Thursday and Friday and sea condition is likely to remain moderate to rough during this period, it said. In view of the situation, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the deep sea from Wednesday and along and off Odisha coast from Thursday. Meanwhile, some places in the state witnessed rainfall activity on Sunday under the influence of the upper air trough running from east-central Arabian sea to north Odisha. Paradip received 35.4 mm rainfall and Rayagada 31 mm between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on the day.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Climate
- India Gazette
Kerala: Holiday declared for educational institutions in five districts amid heavy rain alert
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 26 (ANI): A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in Thrissur, Idukki, Ernakulam, Wayanad, and Kasargod districts on May 26 due to heavy rain alerts. The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in 11 districts and an orange alert in three districts due to heavy rains. The holiday applies to all types of institutions, including Anganwadis, nurseries, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE and ICSE schools, professional colleges, tuition centres, and madrasas. However, there is no change in the schedule for exams and interviews. Since schools have not officially reopened in Kerala, only special classes are currently being held. On Saturday, the southwest monsoon hit Kerala, marking its earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This year, the Southwest Monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1, said IMD. Meanwhile, the Koraput district in Odisha has recorded its highest rainfall in 24 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that widespread rainfall is expected across the state over the next few days. 'Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at many places in Odisha over the next few days. The southwest monsoon has already set in over Kerala, and pre-monsoon showers are currently active in our state. Cyclonic circulation is going to form. Tomorrow, light and moderate rainfall will occur in many places of Odisha, and it will continue next 4-5 days,' Mohanty said. She also stated that an orange alert has been issued for several districts anticipating heavy rainfall. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea on May 29 and 30 due to rough weather conditions expected along the Odisha coast. Favourable Monsoon has substantial economic benefits of government investments in monsoon-related weather and forecasting services, particularly benefiting farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk. (ANI)
