Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): Several parts of Odisha continued to receive widespread rainfall on Tuesday as a low-pressure system remained active over the region, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue weather warnings for multiple districts.
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The weather office has forecast that the current spell of rain is likely to continue for the next 48 hours, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of western Odisha.
Orange Alert for Five Districts
The IMD has issued an Orange Warning for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh and Nuapada, where isolated places are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Authorities have advised residents in these districts to remain alert as intense rain may lead to waterlogging, reduced visibility and localised flooding in low-lying areas.
Yellow Warning in 17 Districts
A Yellow Warning has been issued for Deogarh, Sonepur, Balangir, Boudh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur.
These districts are likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning and spells of heavy rain at isolated locations during the day.
Advisory for Public
The IMD has urged people to exercise caution during adverse weather conditions. Residents have been advised to avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning, stay away from waterlogged areas and limit non-essential travel during periods of intense rainfall.
Motorists have also been asked to drive carefully as heavy showers could reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents on roads.
Monsoon Activity Remains Active
According to the weather department, the prevailing low-pressure system will continue to influence Odisha’s weather over the next two days, keeping monsoon activity vigorous across the state.
District administrations have been asked to remain prepared for possible rain-related incidents, including urban flooding, disruption of road traffic and inundation in vulnerable areas.
Officials have advised citizens to closely monitor official weather bulletins and follow safety advisories until the weather system weakens.