Weather Forecast / Winter In Odisha Likely To Be Normal, But Shorter This Year: IMD
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The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from Odisha, leading to a decline in rainfall and a rise in daytime temperatures; dry air is entering the state.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6: The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from Odisha, leading to a decline in rainfall and a rise in daytime temperatures across several parts of the state, the regional centre of India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.
The withdrawal process has already begun, with further clarity expected in the coming days on the areas from which the monsoon will retreat. As the monsoon withdraws, relatively dry air is gradually entering the state, resulting in reduced rainfall and rising daytime temperatures, the weather agency informed.
However, despite the increase in heat, humid conditions are not being felt significantly.
Puri Records 36.6°C
Several parts of coastal Odisha, including Puri and Bhubaneswar, have been experiencing warmer conditions over the past few days.
The withdrawal process has already begun, with further clarity expected in the coming days on the areas from which the monsoon will retreat. As the monsoon withdraws, relatively dry air is gradually entering the state, resulting in reduced rainfall and rising daytime temperatures, the weather agency informed.
However, despite the increase in heat, humid conditions are not being felt significantly.
Puri Records 36.6°C
Several parts of coastal Odisha, including Puri and Bhubaneswar, have been experiencing warmer conditions over the past few days.
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Puri recorded 36.6°C on Monday, making it the second-highest October temperature recorded in the city in the available historical data.
At present, there is no active low-pressure area, cyclone or other major weather system over the state, contributing to the reduction in rainfall activity.
Winter Likely Normal, But Shorter
While winter is approaching, the intensity of cold in Odisha is expected to remain within the normal range this year. However, the duration of the winter season is likely to be shorter, according to the IMD forecast.
Minimum temperatures in areas such as Daringbadi, Malkangiri and Koraput are currently hovering between 20°C and 25°C.
Weather conditions are expected to evolve further as the southwest monsoon continues its withdrawal from the state.
Also Read: Puri Records October’s Second-Highest Temperature In 130 Years; Rain Likely Across Odisha
At present, there is no active low-pressure area, cyclone or other major weather system over the state, contributing to the reduction in rainfall activity.
Winter Likely Normal, But Shorter
While winter is approaching, the intensity of cold in Odisha is expected to remain within the normal range this year. However, the duration of the winter season is likely to be shorter, according to the IMD forecast.
Minimum temperatures in areas such as Daringbadi, Malkangiri and Koraput are currently hovering between 20°C and 25°C.
Weather conditions are expected to evolve further as the southwest monsoon continues its withdrawal from the state.
Also Read: Puri Records October’s Second-Highest Temperature In 130 Years; Rain Likely Across Odisha
Current Heat Not Directly Linked To El Niño
The prevailing rise in temperatures in Odisha should not be directly attributed to El Niño, according to the assessment cited in the report.
El Niño generally has broader and longer-term effects, and a rise or record temperature in a particular region cannot by itself be attributed directly to the phenomenon.
The current rise in temperatures is primarily linked to the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, the influx of dry air and the absence of an active major weather system over the state.
The prevailing rise in temperatures in Odisha should not be directly attributed to El Niño, according to the assessment cited in the report.
El Niño generally has broader and longer-term effects, and a rise or record temperature in a particular region cannot by itself be attributed directly to the phenomenon.
The current rise in temperatures is primarily linked to the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, the influx of dry air and the absence of an active major weather system over the state.
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