Heavy Rainfall Expected in Odisha and Other States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the monsoon trough is currently active, influencing rainfall distribution across the country. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Chhattisgarh in the next seven days, while Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, and Goa will witness heavy rain showers until September 10-11. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Kerala and Mahe till September 11.
For Delhi, the IMD has predicted a generally cloudy sky for Tuesday with light rain expected. Temperatures are anticipated to range between a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal made landfall near Puri in Odisha. The state government has mobilized resources for relief and rescue operations in the districts expected to be impacted. The IMD has emphasized the need for prompt and effective emergency responses to mitigate potential damage and ensure public safety.
The weather office has issued a ‘red alert’ for heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) till 8.30 am of Tuesday for 10 districts – Ganjam, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Khurda, Bolangir, Boudh, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Puri. Heavy rain has also been forecast at isolated places in the districts of Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, and Sonepur during the period.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has discussed the situation with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and issued instructions to senior officials and district collectors of Malkangiri and Koraput to take immediate measures to supervise and assist the district administration in relief measures.