A weakening low-pressure system over the Gangetic West Bengal region has now intensified into a cyclonic circulation over the west-central Bay of Bengal, triggering widespread rainfall across Odisha.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has recorded intense showers in the last 24 hours, with Nuapada’s Nawana region receiving the highest at 8.1 cm.
The system is expected to evolve into a depression by Friday morning and move westward, crossing the southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh coasts by September 27. As a result, the state will witness two more days of heavy rainfall before conditions ease from September 28 onwards.
Orange warnings have been issued for Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur districts, while yellow alerts are in place for 11 other districts, including Rayagada, Kalahandi, Ganjam, Gajapati, Puri, Khordha, Kandhamal, Baleswar, Nayagarh, and Mayurbhanj. Wind speeds are expected to reach 30–50 km/h accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
SRC Directs 18 Districts to Stay Alert Amid Rainfall Threat
The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh, has directed district collectors of 18 vulnerable districts to remain alert and ensure preparedness. Fire services, ODRAF teams, and drainage engineers have been advised to stay mobilised for any emergency response.
The IMD forecasts the formation of another low-pressure area over the north and central Bay of Bengal within the next 12 hours, which may further intensify by September 26 evening. However, no fresh warnings have been issued beyond September 28.
Citizens are urged to stay informed through official channels and avoid panic due to rumours. The state government continues to monitor the situation closely.
