Following the entry of Cyclone Montha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Bhubaneswar stated that 25 places in Odisha reported heavy rainfall, said IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty on Wednesday.
Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, ensured that the state is fully prepared with all the safety measures ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. He said that eight districts have been identified as "most vulnerable" and all the respective departments are inst
The disaster management teams in Odisha are on high alert due to a brewing cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, which is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to the state from October 27.
According to IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours, which will move towards the Northwest and intensify into a depression. Isolated rainfalls are likely in the next 24 hours.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours. Under its influence, several parts of Odisha are expected to witness heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the next 48 hours.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sagar Mohanty, the Engineer In Chief, Procurement in Water Resources Department of the Odisha government, said, "Currently, the flood situation in Odisha is under control. Almost all the rivers are receding, including Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, and Jalaka.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Bhubaneswar has reported heavy rainfall across Odisha, with eight to nine places recording significant downpours in the last 24 hours.
"...The minimum temperature recorded in the districts of Koraput and Nayagarh is 11.5 degrees Celsius. If we see the forecast for the next five days, next 48 hours, mostly weather will be dry and after 48 hours on 24th December, light to moderate rain very likely at a few places in the distr
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty has said that light to moderate rainfall is expected over the state in the next five days.
Light to moderate rain is predicted over the next 3-4 days in Odisha, officials with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar said on Sunday.