Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for Odisha, predicting heavy rainfall in several districts over the next few days.
According to sources, the monsoon is currently inactive in the state. However, a low-pressure system is expected to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal near Odisha around August 13, which may lead to rainfall in the region. Central Odisha and the southern coast may experience moderate rainfall, while western Odisha is expected to receive heavy rainfall.
According to the IMD prediction, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts are likely to experience heavy rainfall on August 6.
On August 7, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Mayurbhanj districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall.
The weather department has also predicted heavy rainfall in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts on August 8, with thunderstorms and rainfall likely to occur in some parts of western and southern Odisha. Similar weather conditions are expected on August 9.