Cyclone Murasu weakens, Odisha braces for rain & thunderstorms; IMD issues yellow alert
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The remnants of Cyclone Murasu have weakened into a depression, with the IMD forecasting rainfall across several parts of Odisha over the next two days. A yellow alert has been issued for all districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: The remnants of Cyclone Murasu have weakened into a depression and are likely to weaken further into a well-marked low-pressure area within the next six hours, moving northwards. Under its influence, several parts of Odisha likely to receive rainfall over the next two days, according to IMD.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for all districts of Odisha, warning of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at several places.
On Wednesday, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places across Odisha, while a few places may experience thunderstorms and lightning. During this period, there is a possibility of gusty winds with 30–40 kmph speed. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Malkangiri and Koraput districts.
According to the weather department, light to moderate rainfall is likely at a few places across Odisha on November 5, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at several locations. On November 6, South Odisha may experience light to moderate rainfall at isolated places, while North Odisha is expected to remain mostly dry. On November 7, rainfall is likely in parts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam and Gajapati districts. From November 8 to 10, weather conditions are expected to remain predominantly dry across the state, with no significant rainfall activity forecast.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for all districts of Odisha, warning of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at several places.
On Wednesday, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places across Odisha, while a few places may experience thunderstorms and lightning. During this period, there is a possibility of gusty winds with 30–40 kmph speed. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Malkangiri and Koraput districts.
According to the weather department, light to moderate rainfall is likely at a few places across Odisha on November 5, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at several locations. On November 6, South Odisha may experience light to moderate rainfall at isolated places, while North Odisha is expected to remain mostly dry. On November 7, rainfall is likely in parts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam and Gajapati districts. From November 8 to 10, weather conditions are expected to remain predominantly dry across the state, with no significant rainfall activity forecast.
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Following rainfall associated with Cyclone Murasu, night temperatures likely to drop by 2–4 degrees Celsius, bringing relatively cooler nights across the state.
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Meanwhile, uncertainty continues over the formation of another low-pressure system or a possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
Regional Meteorological Centre Director Manorama Mohanty said there is no clear information regarding the development of another weather system at present. Further updates will be shared once the India Meteorological Department provides a clear assessment.
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Meanwhile, uncertainty continues over the formation of another low-pressure system or a possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
Regional Meteorological Centre Director Manorama Mohanty said there is no clear information regarding the development of another weather system at present. Further updates will be shared once the India Meteorological Department provides a clear assessment.
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