Weather Alert / Festive Season Likely to See Showers across Several Odisha Districts

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15: Odisha is set to witness a prolonged spell of rain as a trough line influences weather conditions across the state. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast rainfall for the next five days, continuing until October 18.

On Thursday, a yellow warning was issued for 18 districts, cautioning residents about thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph.

Districts under warning include Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar, Kendujhar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Khordha, Puri, Nayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.

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Within the next 24 hours, coastal Odisha and southern districts such as Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Khordha, Puri, and Nayagada are expected to receive moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning.

Meanwhile, districts like Boudh, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal may experience light to moderate showers. Sundaragada and Debagada are likely to remain dry.

Despite the rains, temperatures are expected to remain steady, with no major changes predicted over the next week. Bhubaneswar is forecast to record a maximum of 33.2°C and a minimum of 24.2°C. Cloudy skies will dominate in several regions, adding to the damp conditions.

The weather department has also indicated that festivities in Odisha will be marked by showers, as rainfall is expected to continue until October 21. While heavy downpours are unlikely, intermittent light to moderate rain coupled with gusty winds may affect celebrations.