July 29th 2024.
On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a bulletin stating that heavy rainfall is expected in five districts of Odisha. The IMD's regional centre in Bhubaneswar also issued a yellow warning for the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur. Additionally, they predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several other districts including Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Nayagarh, Angul, Boudh, and Kendrapara on July 31.
While these districts will experience significant rainfall, other parts of the state can expect light to moderate showers. This weather pattern is expected to continue for the next two days, according to the IMD. In light of this forecast, the office of the Special Relief Commissioner has advised district collectors to prepare for any potential emergencies.
The heavy rainfall may lead to water logging in low-lying areas and submerging of roads and drains. To prevent this, the Special Relief Commissioner has instructed collectors and municipal commissioners of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to keep the drains and stormwater channels clear and deploy dewatering pumps as needed.
So far this monsoon season, the state has received an average rainfall of 478.8 mm, which is below the normal precipitation of 526.4 mm. The district of Malkangiri has recorded a large excess of rainfall, while Koraput, Nuapada, and Boudh have seen an excess of rainfall. 15 districts have received normal rainfall, while 11 districts are classified as deficient.
The heavy rainfall has also affected the water levels of major rivers in Odisha. The Baitarani river in Bhadrak district is currently at 17.40 meters, just below the warning level of 17.83 meters. Additionally, the Hirakud Dam has opened 20 gates, causing the water level of the Mahanadi river to rise at Khairamal, but fall at Naraj gate. The IMD continues to monitor the situation and advises caution to those living in the affected areas.
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