Bhubaneswar: The progress of the southwest monsoon into other parts of Odisha has been sluggish. As a result, severe humid conditions are now prevailing.
Conditions are favourable for further advancement of the southwest monsoon in the next few days.
Hot and humid conditions are likely to prevail in some parts of the state.
Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar has predicted that the southwest monsoon may advance in some more parts of Odisha in the next four to five days. Under its impact, many parts of Odisha will experience rainfall activities from June 18-19 onwards.