June 8th 2024.
On Saturday, the regional centre of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar announced that the southwest monsoon has made its way into more parts of southern Odisha. This is a welcome relief for the state, which has been eagerly waiting for the monsoon season to bring some much-needed rainfall.
According to the weather agency, the northern limit of the monsoon now passes through Malkangiri in Odisha. This is a significant milestone in the progress of the monsoon, as it indicates the arrival of rains in the state.
Apart from Odisha, the monsoon has also advanced into other areas, including the central Arabian Sea, south Maharashtra, Telangana, south Chhattisgarh, and coastal Andhra Pradesh. This is good news for these regions, as they too have been facing hot and dry weather conditions.
However, the IMD has issued a Yellow Warning, stating that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong surface winds may occur in some places in Odisha. The districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur are likely to experience these weather conditions. In addition, some parts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts may also face hot and humid weather.
In the next 24 hours, the IMD predicts that heat wave conditions may prevail in Bargarh, Bolangir, and Nuapada districts. At the same time, there is a chance of thunderstorms and strong winds in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Rayagada districts.
It's not just the people of Odisha who are eagerly awaiting the monsoon. The famous Jagannath Temple in Puri has also been preparing for the arrival of the rains. In fact, as part of a beautification project, the temple had recently installed lights to enhance its appearance. However, in a recent development, these lights have now been removed, most likely due to the upcoming monsoon season.
As we enter the second day of June 10, the people of Odisha are hopeful that the monsoon will continue to progress and bring much-needed relief from the heat and humidity. The IMD will continue to monitor the weather and issue warnings to ensure the safety of the citizens. Let's stay prepared and hopeful for a good monsoon season ahead.
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