The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts of Odisha between June 25 and June 27, following the likely formation of an upper air cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and its surrounding areas.
According to the IMD, a trough currently extends from south Pakistan to central Bangladesh, traversing regions including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal at lower atmospheric levels. This weather system is expected to bring significant rainfall and storm activity across Odisha, especially in the latter half of the week.
Weather Warnings by Day:
Day 2 (June 23–24): A yellow warning has been issued for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in over 25 districts, including Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Mayurbhanj, Cuttack, Puri, Khordha, Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Koraput.
Day 3 (June 24–25): Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are likely in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore, with similar storm activity expected across most interior and coastal districts.
Day 4 (June 25–26): An orange warning has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Gajapati, and Ganjam districts.
Day 5 (June 26–27): The orange warning continues for Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Angul, Dhenkanal, and Jajpur, where intense rainfall and storm conditions are expected.
Authorities have advised residents and tourists in these areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions. The IMD will continue to monitor developments closely as the cyclonic system intensifies.
