The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha beginning September 25, as a low-pressure area forms over the central Bay of Bengal.
According to the IMD forecast:
- A low-pressure system is expected to form by September 25.
- It may intensify into a depression by September 26.
- The system is likely to cross South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh by September 27, bringing widespread rainfall.
⚠️ District-Wise Warnings:
- Orange Warning (Heavy to Very Heavy Rain): Koraput, Nabarangpur, Nuapada
- Yellow Warning (Moderate to Heavy Rain): Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Balasore
The IMD has cautioned that districts under Orange and Yellow warnings may experience intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds ranging from 30–40 km/h.
Rainfall is also expected in coastal, western, and interior Odisha, with potential disruptions to transport and daily life. Authorities are on alert for waterlogging and flash floods.
🌊 Fishermen Advisory:
Fisherfolk have been advised not to venture into the sea until September 28, due to rough conditions in the Bay of Bengal and along the Odisha coast.
