Following a brief pause, north and north-western Odisha are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall this Saturday and Sunday due to a western cyclonic system.
Meanwhile, the rest of the state is predicted to feel a return of winter chill, with nighttime temperatures likely dropping by 2°C to 4°C.
The regional office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued a weather alert for light rain in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, and Nuapada tomorrow, while light to moderate rainfall is expected in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh on Sunday.
Additionally, dense fog is anticipated in Jajpur, Kendrapara, Khurdha, Nayagarh, Keonjhar, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada over the next few days, significantly affecting visibility.
Overall, the weather is expected to remain dry throughout the state until January 1, with a new low-pressure area forecasted to form over the Bay of Bengal in the first week of January.
Farmers are once again expressing concern about the unseasonal rain. Although the chances of heavy rainfall are low, ongoing unseasonal showers have already caused significant damage to crops in both coastal and interior Odisha. There is growing apprehension that additional rain could further exacerbate the situation.
