Bhubaneswar:July 7 {UDN}: A low-pressure area over the Odisha–West Bengal coast has now moved over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above sea level and is tilting southwestward. According to the Meteorological Department, the system is likely to intensify further over the next two days, triggering widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha until July 8.
A Red Alert has been issued for Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Boudh, Angul, Subarnapur, and Sambalpur due to the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm. Orange warnings have also been issued for several other districts, including Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Balangir, Bargarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Nayagarh, Sundargarh, and Mayurbhanj.
The weather office has warned of landslides in hilly regions, urban flooding, traffic disruptions, reduced visibility, damage to mud houses and crops, and flood risks in low-lying river basins. The State Relief Commissioner (SRC) has directed all district administrations to remain on high alert and take immediate preparedness measures to handle any emergency.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until July 7, while Paradip and Dhamra ports have been placed under Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 due to rough sea conditions.
During the last 24 hours, heavy rainfall was reported from several districts, with Ambabhona in Bargarh district recording the highest rainfall of 32 cm, making it the wettest location in the state during the period.
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