IMD Issues Yellow Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Odisha

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across several districts in Odisha over the next three days. Key areas include Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda. A yellow warning has been issued for these districts, with additional warnings for other regions on Saturday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in several districts across Odisha over the next three days.

According to IMD's Bhubaneswar regional centre, districts including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda are expected to receive significant rainfall on Thursday and Friday. A yellow warning has been issued for these areas.

On Saturday, heavy rainfall warnings have been extended to Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh districts, weather officials stated. Odisha has been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall due to consecutive low-pressure areas and active monsoon conditions. From June 1 to August 14, Odisha has received an average of 648.3 mm of rainfall, compared to the normal 724.8 mm. During this period, Malkangiri, Boudh, and Nuapada districts experienced excess rainfall, 16 districts received normal rainfall, and 11 districts are categorized as deficient.

(With inputs from agencies.)