The India Meteorological Centre here predicted heavy rains in most parts of the State for next three days under the impact of formation of a well-marked low pressure.
“The well-marked low pressure that had formed over west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off North AP and south Odisha coast has concentrated into a depression and lay centered over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, about 150 km south of Puri,” said Bhubaneswar IMD Director Sarat Sahu.Sahu said under its impact, rain/thundershower would occur at most places over Odisha during next three days.
Strong and squally surface wind from north-easterly direction with speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting up to 65 kmph would occur along and off Odisha coast. Sea condition would be rough to very rough along and off the Odisha coast, the weatherman said warning fisher folk not to venture into the sea. Cautionary Signal Number-Three (lC-III) has been hoisted at all ports in Odisha.With heavy and incessant rains battering Malkangiri district for the second consecutive day on Saturday, the situation is grim in the southern-most district of the State.
A flood-like situation has emerged in most parts of the district with roads and electricity cut-off in most places. Several kuccha houses are in knee-deep rainwater making life miserable for the residents of the district. Water is flowing above the main road connecting Malkangiri district. Korukonda block is the worst affected with water flowing 15 ft above the Korukonda bridge.Several places have been inundated making it difficult for the people to come out of their homes. Cattle and domesticated animals are the worst affected.