ODISHA WEATHER NEWS
Odisha heatwave alert: IMD warns of rising temperatures in multiple districts
According to IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty, districts like Sambalpur, Sonepur, Balangir, and Jharsuguda will experience extreme heat.
Mystery illness claims 13 lives in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit district, authorities investigate
A remote village in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, is fearful as a mysterious illness has reportedly killed 13 within a month, though officials confirmed only five recent deaths. Health teams suspect dehydration due to long hours spent collecting mahua may be contributing to the illness.
Snowfall in Odisha: These areas turn into a winter wonderland as temperature drops to 3°C
Odisha's Sundergarh and Mayurbhanj districts experienced unusual snowfall. Temperatures dropped below freezing. Locals used bonfires for warmth. The cold wave disrupted daily life. Tourists flocked to the region. They enjoyed the winter wonderland. Similipal saw heavy frost. The IMD had issued a yellow warning.
Cyclone Dana update: Flights at Kolkata airport suspended, Odisha civil services prelims exam postponed, trains cancelled
Cyclone Dana live tracker: Ahead of the landfall of the severe cyclonic storm Dana, Odisha and West Bengal have been put on high alert. In Odisha, schools have been closed in 14 districts and state civil services prelims exam 2024 has been postponed. Odisha is likely to receive very heavy rainfall under the impact of cyclone Dana. Flight operations have been suspended at the Kolkata airport. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in various districts of West Bengal and over 150 trains have been cancelled.
Cyclone Dana landfall: These coastal states warned of heavy rainfall. Check IMD's latest update
Cyclone Dana landfall updates: Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts, between Puri and Sagar Island, on the intervening night of October 24 and 25. Cyclone Dana is expected to make a landfall over the coastal states of West Bengal and Odisha on Thursday. Odisha has been put on high alert and the state government is taking all necessary precautions.
Monsoon delivers heavy rainfall: July-August poised to be among the wettest in three decades
India is experiencing one of the wettest July-August periods in three decades, with rainfall totals expected to surpass the long-term average. Enhanced monsoon rains are beneficial for kharif crops and soil moisture. La Nina, initially forecast for August, may arrive by November, with the Madden Julian Oscillation contributing to strong monsoon performance.
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Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
A confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change. At least 33 people, including election officials on duty in India's just-concluded general election, died of suspected heatstroke in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the north, and Odisha in the east on Friday.
India heatwave kills at least 33, including election officials
India has experienced a heatwave, with at least 33 people, including election officials, dying of suspected heatstroke in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. The heatwave is expected to continue until Saturday, as temperatures in northwestern and central India are expected to fall in the coming days. Bihar has seen the highest temperature recorded in the country at 52.9 degrees Celsius, while Uttar Pradesh has seen nine election personnel die.
Cyclone 'Remal' makes landfall in Bangladesh. Here's everything you need to know
As Cyclone 'Remal' makes landfall on the Bangladesh coast, it is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. The storm is projected to hit the West Bengal coast by Sunday midnight, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 110-120 km per hour, gusting to 135 kmph. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in various districts of West Bengal and north Odisha on May 26-27.
Forecasts of normal monsoons raise hopes of bumper harvests, but intense bouts could play spoilsport
Forecasts have predicted excellent rains over most parts of the country, while scarcities could impact some areas over Northwest, East and Northeast India, particularly in Himachal, Ladakh, Odisha, West Bengal and most of the seven sister states. This could impact the sowing and growth of the kharif crops that are severely dependent on monsoonal rainfall in their early growing stages.
Bengaluru's triple trouble: Water crisis, 5-year high temperatures and a heatwave prediction for Karnataka
Bengaluru reached its highest March temperature in five years during this weekend, attributed to global warming and El Nino. A heatwave warning was issued for multiple regions, including north-interior Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Rayalaseema.
Not only north India. Place near Ooty in Tamil Nadu freezes at zero degrees
The Sandynalla reservoir area in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris has experienced a temperature drop to zero degrees Celsius, disrupting normal life. Ooty, a popular hill station in the region, recorded 2.3 degrees Celsius, resulting in heavy morning frost. Over the past days, dense fog and cold weather prevailed. Notably, the Kamaraj Sagar Dam in Nilgiris, a renowned tourist spot, attracts visitors with its scenic beauty and film shooting locations.
Kerala weather updates: Heavy rain alert in some places; schools, colleges shut in 3 districts
Amid heavy rainfall in few districts, Kerala government declared holiday in all educational institutes in Kannur, Kozhikode and Wayanad. India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in a few places in the state till 27th July.
Met forecasts cloudy conditions in Delhi till Thursday, heat wave unlikely for next six days
Delhi is expected to experience cloudy weather and light rain on Wednesday and Thursday. Heatwave conditions are not predicted for the city until June 27th this year. On Tuesday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya organised a meeting with disaster management officials to discuss the heatwave conditions in the country.
Explained: What is Kavach? The Railways’ protective armour missing in Odisha
The Odisha triple-train crash, which resulted in the death of 275 people and injured 1,175, has turned the focus on the Kavach initiative that aims to make Indian railways safer. The Kavach (translates to armour in English) system has not been rolled out on the Odisha route yet. “The Kavach system was not available on this route,” said Amitabh Sharma, Indian Railways spokesperson. The government has drawn sharp criticism from several quarters for ignoring railway safety.
IMD issues heat wave warning for three states, forecasts rise in temperature in Maharashtra
IMD: Maximum temperatures were above normal by 2-4°C over arts of coastal Odisha, coastal West Bengal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Vidarbha and normal over rest parts of the country
Cyclone Mocha updates: Wind speed of up to 175 kmph, NDRF deployed in Bengal, Indian Coast Guard issues warning
Due to the impact of cyclone Mocha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura & Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and south Assam are likely see heavy rainfall at isolated places due to the cyclone Mocha, the IMD said.
Cyclone likely in Bay of Bengal around May 9 : IMD
Keeping in view the weather development, the Odisha government has already put collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts and officials of 11 departments on the alert, its special relief commissioner Satyabrata Sahu said on Wednesday.
Gangetic belt will get good rainfall from now on: IMD chief
The monsoon trough has not shifted for the last 10-15 days. But the good news is that from July 18, the monsoon trough is expected to move towards the north and hence the rainfall activity will decrease over central and south India gradually, and the rainfall will increase in the Gangetic plains.
Disaster response teams on standby as Odisha braces for heavy rains
Director-General of Fire Services SK Upadhaya said all leaves of fire services personnel have been cancelled. Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea and its neighbourhood, a low-pressure area has been formed. It is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a depression in the next 48 hours, the weather office said.
India's monsoon rains forecast to be average in 2021 - weather office
In India, where more than 60% of farmland is rain-fed and two-thirds of the people are dependent on agriculture for livelihood, a normal southwest monsoon that brings about 70% of the annual rain is crucial for both farm output and the economy in general.
From Lohri to Republic Day: Long weekends of January 2021 beckon
Haven't made plans for the long weekends ahead? Well, we have you covered!
Good news at last! Rains to be normal this year
Farmers suffered a bad monsoon last year because rainfall was very uneven, starting very late and causing floods towards the end of the season which ravaged farms. But analysts are cautious in their optimism as the solution for the labour problem is still a major hurdle in India's growth path.
Bangladesh braces for cyclone 'Fani', evacuates over 5 lakh people from coastal areas
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified 'Fani' as an "extremely severe cyclonic storm".
IMD issues cyclone warning for Odisha, state government on alert
Coastal areas of the state, according to IMD, may witness cyclonic storm on Wednesday which is expected to intensify over the week.
Monsoon advances to drench Maharashtra and other parts, spelling relief for farmers
The monsoon, which has kept farmers on tenterhooks with sluggish progress so far, is expected to intensify in the days ahead.
Agriculture is no more aggrieved: Planting gathers pace, water level in reservoirs 39% higher than 10 year average
While rainfall in July is critical for farm production, the monsoon’s performance has been promising so far despite the forecast of a 12 per cent seasonal deficit.
Monsoon gallops in past three days, boosts total rainfall to a soothing 11% higher than normal
The monsoon has galloped in the past three days, boosting this season’s total rainfall to a soothing 11% higher than normal.
Gurudwaras advise farmers to conserve water and plant crops in kharif season
The state machinery is also encouraging scientists, millers and exporters to help farmers deal with the predicted rainfall deficiency.
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