Bhubaneshwar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rains in many parts of Orissa For the next four days.
In a special bulletin, the IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre said a fresh low pressure area is expected to form over east-central and adjacent north Bay of Bengal on August 29. It is likely to move southwards. Orissa and the northern coasts of Andhra Pradesh over the next two days.
In view of the formation of the weather system, Orissa An active rain wave is likely to be experienced from August 28 to 31, he said.
The Met office has issued a warning of heavy rainfall for Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati and Ganjam districts for Wednesday.
Besides, thunderstorms with lightning are expected at some places in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda and Nayagarh districts during the day, it said.
The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ warning (be prepared) for Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur and Rayagada districts for Thursday, and for Malkangiri and Koraput for Friday.
A “yellow” warning (to be updated) has also been issued for some other districts during August 29 and 30.
The Meteorological Department has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea throughout the country. Orissa coasts on August 30 and 31.
From 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Tuesday, the highest rainfall of 48 mm was recorded in Bhubaneswar, followed by 42 mm in Talcher and 28 mm in Cuttack city, it said.
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