Odisha is set to experience significant rainfall as a new low-pressure area is anticipated to form over the Bay of Bengal, with warnings in effect for several regions.
Authorities at Rengali Dam in Odisha have opened a sluice gate for the second time this year to manage rising water levels after heavy rains in the region.
Odisha is set to experience widespread rainfall today, with the IMD issuing an Orange Warning for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, while 28 other districts also face varying levels of alert.
Jharsuguda district in Odisha experienced the highest rainfall in the state within 24 hours, accumulating 114.3 mm, as heavy downpours were reported across western Odisha.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Warning for heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts, predicting widespread rain and thunderstorms until August 5.
Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari reassured residents to remain calm amidst heavy rainfall caused by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, stating that the government is well-prepared to handle any emergencies.
A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is predicted to develop into a depression within the next 12 hours, leading to heavy rainfall and strong winds across Odisha.
The monsoon’s influence continues as heavy rainfall is predicted for multiple regions in India, with significant impacts expected in Gujarat, Delhi NCR, and Madhya Pradesh over the coming days.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in north Bengal until Monday, with an increase in rainfall expected in south Bengal, including Kolkata, starting Tuesday.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of significant rainfall across Odisha, particularly in Puri, due to a new low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Authorities have taken precautionary measures ahead of the Rath Yatra festival.
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