Bhubaneswar, Aug 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day rainfall alert for Odisha as two low-pressure systems are set to impact the state.

One system is currently active over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas, while another is expected to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal near Odisha-West Bengal coasts on August 25.

Under the combined influence of these systems, widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) is expected across the state.

The IMD has issued orange alerts for districts like Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, and Bargarh, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Yellow alerts have been issued for Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Mayurbhanj, and several coastal districts including Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, and Balasore.

The IMD has also warned of squally weather over the North Bay of Bengal and along the Odisha coast on August 23 and 24. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea during this period due to rough conditions.

The second low-pressure system forming on August 25 is expected to intensify rainfall across Odisha, especially in northern and coastal regions. Rainfall activity is likely to persist till August 27, with potential waterlogging in low-lying areas and disruption of daily life.

District administrations have been instructed to remain on alert. The IMD continues to monitor the situation closely.

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