Bhubaneswar, July 1: Several parts of Odisha are set to receive widespread rainfall over the next five days, with heavy showers likely in the northern and western districts, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While rainfall activity may taper off after July 5, the overall forecast for the month remains positive, with the state expected to receive above-normal rainfall.
The IMD has indicated that coastal regions and western border districts are likely to see significantly higher-than-average precipitation throughout July.
The monsoon had a sluggish start in early June, leaving most districts dry for the first half of the month. However, a strong revival towards the end of June led to a 17% surplus in rainfall across the state.
A low-pressure system currently influencing weather patterns is expected to sustain rainfall activity across Odisha. The IMD has predicted light to moderate rain in many areas on Tuesday.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and wind speeds between 30 to 40 km/h, is forecast in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur. Similar weather conditions, including thunderstorms and strong winds, are also expected in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Bargarh, Sonepur, Angul, and Deogarh.
Coastal and nearby districts such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Dhenkanal are also likely to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Rainfall is expected to persist across the state through Wednesday, with particularly intense showers forecast in northern and western Odisha, notably in Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, and Keonjhar.
On a national level, the IMD’s July forecast suggests that most parts of India, barring the northeastern region, will receive normal to above-normal rainfall.
As per the IMD’s rainfall outlook map, Odisha is likely to experience a strong monsoon in July, with coastal districts from Ganjam to Mayurbhanj, as well as western border areas, receiving considerably above-normal rainfall.
