Bhubaneswar, Jun 28: Odisha is set to experience intense rainfall activity through the first week of July as twin low-pressure systems are expected to form over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The state has already witnessed significant rainfall in the past 24 hours, with Keonjhar recording 106.3 mm and Bhadrak’s Remuna area logging 77 mm.

A cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal by June 29, which may evolve into a low-pressure area within 24 hours. Simultaneously, another cyclonic system is active over the northeast Arabian Sea, with potential for low-pressure formation near Saurashtra and Kutch.

The IMD has issued an Orange Warning for Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, forecasting very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. A Yellow Warning has been issued for more than 20 districts including Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Balangir, Boudh, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khordha, and Puri, where thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain are likely.

Despite the active monsoon, Odisha has received 192.3 mm rainfall so far this season — 3% below the normal average of 198.4 mm. While eight districts have recorded above-normal rainfall, five districts, including Mayurbhanj, remain rain-deficient.

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