Rain in Odisha expected for three more days due to the effect of the low pressure formed over the Andaman Sea. South Odisha will receive more rain. The low pressure area formed over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas is still in that area.
It is likely to move west-northwestwards and turn into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining areas of the Andaman Sea tomorrow. The IMD has estimated that in the next two days, it is likely to move west-northwestwards and move towards the Andhra coast.
Due to this, light to moderate rainfall is likely in many places in the state in the next 24 hours. Rain accompanied by lightning is likely to occur at some places in Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati districts. Rain is likely in the state till November 2.
Rain accompanied by thunder and gusty winds is likely to occur in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri districts tomorrow.
Similarly, on November 1, there is a possibility of rain accompanied by thunder and gusty winds in coastal districts including Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri. In the last 24 hours, most parts of the state have received light to moderate rainfall.
Heavy rainfall has been recorded in 26 places and very heavy rainfall in 4 places. The highest rainfall recorded was in Balasore district of Odisha at 185 mm.
