August 13th 2024.
The India Meteorological Department has made an important announcement on this Monday, stating that heavy rainfall is expected to hit several districts of the state for the next five days. According to the evening bulletin released by the IMD's Bhubaneswar centre, the predicted downpour will range from 7 to 11 cm and will be accompanied by lightning in the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bargarh on Tuesday. In light of this, the weather office has also issued a yellow warning for these districts to ensure the safety of the people and their properties.
Moreover, the IMD centre has also reported that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, and Sambalpur districts on August 14, with a similar yellow warning being issued. On August 15, the same weather conditions are expected in the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, and Nabarangpur, as stated by the IMD. It is advised that the residents of these districts take necessary precautions to stay safe during this time. In fact, similar weather conditions are also expected in other districts for the next two days.
In response to the IMD's forecast, the office of the Special Relief Commissioner has released an advisory, urging the district Collectors to be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. It is crucial for them to take immediate action and ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in their respective districts. As per the records, the state has recorded an average rainfall of 634.9 mm from June 1 to August 12, which is slightly lower than the normal precipitation of 698.4 mm. During this period, districts like Malkangiri, Boudh, Sonepur, and Nuapada have received an excessive amount of rainfall, while 16 districts have experienced normal downpours and the remaining 10 districts have been classified as deficient in terms of rainfall.
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