**Bhubaneswar:** The Regional Meteorological Centre on Saturday predicted rain/ thundershower is likely to occur at a few places in the districts of Odisha during next 24 hours.
As per the weather forecast bulletin, the depression formed over Bay of Bengal is likely to weaken gradually into a well marked low pressure area during next 24 hours.
“Strong gusty surface wind from south-westerly direction in North Odisha Coast and westerly direction in South Odisha Coast with speed reaching 45-55 KMPH gusting to 65 KMPH likely to prevail along and off Odisha Coast,” the Met bulletin predicted.
It also stated that the sea condition would be rough to very rough along and off Odisha coast and advised fishermen not to venture into sea along and off Odisha coast.
The Met Centre has also advised for hoisting storm warning signals following which signal lowered at all ports in Odisha.