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IMD Issues 48‑Hour Heavy Rain Warning for Odisha as Low‑Pressure System Intensifies
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 05:18 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned that Odisha will experience heavy rainfall for the next two days as a low‑pressure area strengthens.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory today indicating that heavy rain is likely to affect the state of Odisha for the next 48 hours. The warning is linked to a low‑pressure system that is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and moving towards the eastern coast.
Meteorologists said the system could bring widespread showers and localized downpours, potentially leading to waterlogging in low‑lying areas. Residents in coastal districts are advised to stay alert and avoid non‑essential travel during the peak periods of rainfall.
Local authorities have been instructed to activate emergency response plans, monitor river levels, and ensure that relief measures are ready should flooding occur. The IMD will continue to update forecasts as the situation evolves.
The department urges the public to follow official advisories, keep emergency kits handy, and stay informed through reliable channels such as local news and the IMD website.
Meteorologists said the system could bring widespread showers and localized downpours, potentially leading to waterlogging in low‑lying areas. Residents in coastal districts are advised to stay alert and avoid non‑essential travel during the peak periods of rainfall.
Local authorities have been instructed to activate emergency response plans, monitor river levels, and ensure that relief measures are ready should flooding occur. The IMD will continue to update forecasts as the situation evolves.
The department urges the public to follow official advisories, keep emergency kits handy, and stay informed through reliable channels such as local news and the IMD website.