Rain Expected in Odisha from Tomorrow: IMD Issues Week-long Weather Alert
Residents of Odisha should prepare for rainy weather starting tomorrow, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall and issued warnings for the upcoming week.
According to the IMD, light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is expected to affect several districts across the state. A yellow warning has been issued for specific days due to the likelihood of thunderstorms. Here is a breakdown of the weather predictions for the next seven days:
February 18 to February 19 (Until 8:30 AM):
- Light rain or thundershowers are expected in a few places, specifically in the districts of Balasore and Mayurbhanj.
February 19 to February 20:
- Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning may occur in isolated areas in Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Kendrapada.
- Light to moderate rain or thundershowers could occur at one or two locations in these districts.
February 20 to February 21:
- Yellow Warning: Isolated thunderstorms with lightning are likely in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Sundargarh, Kendrapada, Angul, and Dhenkanal.
- Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may be seen in parts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and sporadically in Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
February 21 to February 22:
- Yellow Warning: Isolated thunderstorms with lightning could occur in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar.
- Light rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, and Sundargarh.
February 22 to February 23:
- Yellow Warning: Isolated thunderstorms with lightning are likely in Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar.
- Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected in parts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda. Occasional showers may also be seen in Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
February 23 to February 24:
- Light rain is anticipated at one or two locations in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar.
February 24 to February 25:
- Similar light rain conditions may continue in isolated areas of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar.
Residents are advised to stay alert, especially in areas under yellow warning, and take necessary precautions during thunderstorms. The weather conditions may lead to disruptions, so it is advisable to stay updated with local authorities and IMD advisories throughout the week.
