The Regional Office of the Indian Metrological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts in southern and northern parts of the State in as many as nine districts in the next couple of days.
“Very heavy rain is likely in Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Ganjam district in next 48 hours due to the cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal,” the IMD said.
Besides, another system is likely to form on September 1 and be stationary up to September 5. It may cause continuous heavy rainfall in north Odisha river catchments during September 2 to September 5. “Strong and gusty surface wind speed reaching 35-45 kmph likely to prevail along and off he Odisha coast,” the weather office added.
Fishermen were advised to be cautious while venturing into the sea.