The cyclonic circulation over Bihar and Jharkhand has intensified into low pressure area and several parts of Odisha would experience light showers in the next 24 hours, said the Regional Office of the Indian Metrological Department here on Sunday.
“The cyclonic circulation over Jharkhand has intensified into low pressure and it now lay centered over western Bihar and Jharkhand. Under its impact, several northern districts of Odisha received good rainfall,” said the IMD.
Though there is no heavy rainfall warning, several places in the State would continue to receive light to moderate rainfall in the next 48 hours. The rainfall activity might increase after 48 hours, said the weather office.
The existing warning for fishermen has been extended for the coming 24 hours as the sea conditions would be rough.
Jharsuguda received highest rainfall of 36 mm followed by Sambalpur with 28 mm and Hirakud 26 mm on Saturday.