Bhubaneswar, Apr 20: Odisha continues to experience Kalbaisakhi rains, with forecasts predicting three more days of rainfall before a possible shift in weather patterns after April 24.

According to the regional meteorological department, two low-pressure troughs are currently active all over the state, leading to widespread rainfall. A warning has been issued for nine districts, including Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar, Ganjam, Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Koraput, Rayagada, and Malkangiri. Some areas within these districts have been placed under orange alert, with expectations of heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h.

Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely in ten other districts, Sundargarh, Angul, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Nuapada, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal, prompting a yellow warning.

Residents awoke to dense fog, signaling ongoing atmospheric disturbances. While rain will persist, officials warn that summer temperatures are expected to rise once conditions stabilize.

Authorities urge citizens to take necessary precautions and stay updated with official forecasts as the state navigates the intense seasonal weather shift.