The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread heavy rainfall across Odisha until July 3, 2025, owing to a fresh low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal.
An upper-air cyclonic circulation is expected to develop over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal by June 29, which will likely result in the formation of a low-pressure area within the following 24 hours.
The IMD bulletin highlights that thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds will accompany the rain in multiple districts. A Yellow Warning has been issued for 16 districts including Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh for June 28. Additional Orange Warnings for very heavy rainfall are in place for parts of northern and western Odisha in the coming days.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stay alert for weather updates, and follow local safety instructions. Farmers have also been cautioned to safeguard their standing crops during this extended monsoon activity.
District-Wise Rainfall Alerts
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June 28–29 (Day 2):
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Yellow Warning: Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar
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Thunderstorms with gusty winds (30–40 kmph): Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati
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June 29–30 (Day 3):
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Yellow Warning: Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh
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June 30–July 1 (Day 4):
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Orange Warning: Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jajpur
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Yellow Warning: Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Sundargarh
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July 1–2 (Day 5):
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Orange Warning: Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Kalahandi
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Yellow Warning: Koraput, Nabarangpur, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Cuttack, Khordha, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nuapada, Rayagada, Puri
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The state government and local administration have been placed on high alert to manage potential disruptions, including waterlogging, landslides in hilly regions, and traffic snarls.
