UditVani, Jamshedpur : A depression over south interior Odisha is set to intensify monsoon activity across the state, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) over the next four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Day-wise Forecast
August 20:
Thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds at isolated places.
Heavy rainfall likely over North-Eastern and adjoining Central regions.
August 21:
Thunderstorm activity with gusty winds in parts of the state.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted at isolated locations in North-Western districts.
Heavy rainfall also expected over North-Central and adjoining Central areas.
August 22:
Thunderstorms/lightning with gusty winds at isolated places.
Heavy rainfall likely over North-Eastern and South-Eastern regions.
August 23:
Thunderstorm/lightning with gusty winds at isolated places, accompanied by moderate to heavy showers.
Synoptic Situation
The depression over south coastal Odisha moved west-northwestwards and was centered over south interior Odisha 50 km north-northwest of Daringabadi (Odisha), 90 km east of Bhawanipatna (Odisha), and 90 km southeast of Titlagarh (Odisha).
The system is likely to move further west-northwest across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and gradually weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area.
The monsoon trough currently extends from Diu–Surat–Nandurbar–Amravati–center of the depression over Odisha to east-central Bay of Bengal, up to 1.5 km above mean sea level, maintaining conditions favorable for widespread rainfall activity.
Advisory
Authorities have urged residents to stay alert for possible waterlogging, localized flooding, and lightning strikes. Farmers, travelers, and outdoor workers are advised to take adequate precautions as the weather remains volatile in the coming days.
