Jagran Correspondent, Bhubaneswar: The impact of the low-pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal near the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast is being felt in Odisha.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts of the state. The weather is expected to remain rough over the next 24 hours, particularly in northern and southern Odisha.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, due to the influence of active cyclonic circulation, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Cuttack, Kendrapada and adjoining areas.
Apart from this, there is a possibility of heavy rain along with thunder and lightning in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Balasore districts.
The Meteorological Department said isolated rain and thunderstorms are also expected in parts of southern and western Odisha. Wind speeds could reach 30 to 40 kilometre per hour in some areas, potentially disrupting normal life.
The administration has advised people living in low-lying areas to remain vigilant. Farmers and fishermen have also been asked to monitor the latest weather information and take necessary precautions. District administrations have also been instructed to remain vigilant, given the possibility of rising water levels in rivers and streams due to continuous rainfall.
The Meteorological Department has appealed to people to stay in safe places during bad weather, avoid open fields or under trees during lightning, and avoid unnecessary travel.
Meanwhile, IMD has stated that several regions of the country are set to witness light to heavy rain on Thursday. The weather department, while providing details, stated that several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, are set to experience rain activities.
As per the weather department, the coastal regions of the southern states are set to experience strong surface winds on Thursday. Along with the rain activities, the coastal areas of Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are also likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The fishermen have been advised to stay updated and limit their financial activities.
The weather experts stated a low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal will lead to heavy rain in several regions of West Bengal and Odisha. The system is also likely to cause heavy rainfall in other states, including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
The western states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, are also expected to witness heavy rainfall for the next two to three days.