Bhubaneswar: Under the impact of the depression over the Northwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal off Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coasts, five districts are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the latest weather update, as the system is likely to move further west-northwestwards and cross the Odisha coast to the south of Puri near Chilika Lake as a depression during the early morning hours today, Odisha will experience heavy rainfall activities till July 23.
Meanwhile, IMD issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kandhamal, Boudh, Kalahandi, Bolangir and Nuapada districts on Saturday. These districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall (70-100 mm) today.
Besides, heavy rainfall is expected today in Bargarh, Sambalpur, Angul, Jharsuguda, Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Nabarangpur and Balasore districts due to depression.
According to the weather bulletin, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Bargarh districts are likely to receive very heavy rainfall on July 21.
On July 22, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul and Dhenkanal districts are likely to get heavy rainfall. This weather pattern is expected to persist on July 23.
Meanwhile, the Special Relief Commissioner has directed all district collectors to remain prepared to meet any eventuality for the low pressure formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
Districts with high rainfall predictions have been asked to take precautions. Orange warnings have been issued for areas with heavy rainfall, which may lead to waterlogging and damage to kutcha roads and houses. The collectors have been asked to take necessary measures.
On the other hand, Sarat Sahu, Director of IMD, another low-pressure system is expected to form over North Odisha and Jharkhand on July 23
Notably, several parts of Odisha witnessed rainfall activities under the influence of the depression. It would weaken gradually during the subsequent 24 hours, said IMD.
