June 17th 2024.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather in some districts of Odisha is expected to remain hot and humid until June 19, with the possibility of thunderstorms. The agency has also predicted heavy rainfall in a few places on June 20 and 21.
In the next four days, the conditions are favorable for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts of the state, as stated by the IMD. Although the monsoon had arrived in Odisha on June 8, its progress has been slow. This delay has resulted in heat wave conditions in the interior districts and muggy weather along the coast, according to a weather official.
Currently, the monsoon is active in Malkangiri and Koraput districts. So far, the state has received 36.6 mm of rainfall, which is 42 percent less than the expected 91.4 mm, as reported by the IMD.
The IMD has also warned that hot and humid weather may continue in some places such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati until June 19. On June 20, heavy rainfall is expected in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh districts, while on June 21, Bolangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal may experience heavy rainfall.
However, relief may be on the way as the IMD predicts a decrease of 2-4 degrees Celsius in the day temperature in many places in the state after three days. As of now, the day temperature has been consistently high in most parts of Odisha.
In conclusion, the IMD has alerted the people of Odisha about the ongoing hot and humid weather, with the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the coming days. The monsoon, although active in some districts, has been slow in its progress, resulting in a deficit in the expected amount of rainfall. However, there is hope for a decrease in temperature in the next few days. This update was reported by PTI.
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