The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across various districts of Odisha until July 30.
A Yellow Warning has been issued for multiple regions, advising caution due to lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain in isolated places.
Weather Pattern
A trough associated with a well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining regions is currently extending towards northeast Bangladesh. IMD expects minimal rainfall activity in Odisha beyond July 30 but warns of unsettled weather in the coming days.
Marine Advisory
The IMD’s Bhubaneswar regional centre has cautioned fishermen against venturing into the North Bay of Bengal and Odisha coasts on July 27 and 28, citing rough to very rough sea conditions and strong winds.
District-Specific Forecast
Sunday (up to 8:30 AM, July 28):
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Light to moderate rain or thundershower is expected at a few places in North Odisha and isolated places in South Odisha.
Monday (8:30 AM, July 28 to 8:30 AM, July 29):
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Rain or thundershower likely across several districts.
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Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) are likely in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj.
Tuesday (8:30 AM, July 29 to 8:30 AM, July 30):
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Widespread rain expected in North Odisha, with moderate showers in some South Odisha districts.
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Yellow Warning: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh. Gusty winds are also expected in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and other adjoining districts.
Authorities have advised residents to remain alert, especially in low-lying or flood-prone areas, as the state is already experiencing waterlogging in certain regions.
