Weather Updates

A severe weather threat looms large in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal.

he India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that a low-pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal has become well-marked.

Bringing respite from scorching heat, the southwest monsoon has advanced into some parts of Odisha on Wednesday.

Scorching heatwave continued to hit Odisha on Friday, making the capital city Bhubaneswar the sixth hottest place in Asia, informed IMD Bhubaneswar Scientist, Umashankar Das.

A total of 481 villages in 12 districts across Odisha have been affected by the recent heavy downpour in the State following incessant rain.

In view of incessant rains across the State, holiday has been declared for all the Government, Private schools and all Anganwadi Centres in eleven districts of Odisha for today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for moderate rain to hit the national capital on Monday, warning that the downpour could inundate low-lying areas and disrupt traffic flow on key roads.

Even though the heatwave and humidity continue to prevail in Odisha, the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar forecast rain in several parts of the State from June 21.

Under the influence of yesterday's cyclonic circulation, a low pressure area has been formed over Andaman Sea area this morning.

Odisha is likely to receive fresh spells of rainfall across different districts of Odisha today. According to IMD's Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar, several parts of coastal and interior Odisha will experience moderate rain/thunder in 24…