Bhubaneswar: The monsoon season continues to have its effect on Odisha, with continuous rainfall affecting the state. Adding to the weather, a cyclonic storm is likely to cause the formation of a low-pressure field. This combined effect is expected to intensify the rainfall in the region, particularly in Western Odisha and the coastal districts.
Several districts in the state are likely to experience heavy rainfall today and tomorrow. Some areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. The weather department has issued an orange warning for various districts from the 31st July and 1st August indicating a high level of caution required during this period.
As we approach the 31st, the intensity of the rainfall is expected to increase further, with heavy to very heavy rain predicted in most parts of the state.
An orange warning has been issued to several districts in view of very heavy rainfall on July 31 and August 1.
Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued to 14 districts of the state for heavy rainfall today.
Baripada recorded the highest rainfall of 28 mm yesterday and Keonjhar recorded a rainfall of 20 mm.
