Rains are likely to occur in most parts of north and south Odisha in the next 36 hours due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, informed the Meteorological department here on Wednesday. Rainclouds hovered in the twin cities along with other places of the State that witnessed spells of moderate shower during last two days.
Thunder squall accompanied by hail and gusty surface wind with speed reaching 50 to 60 km per hour may occur at one or two places over the State during next 24 hours. Fishermen were advised not to venture into sea in the north Odisha coast.
Meanwhile, southwest monsoon may hit State as per schedule by June 15, informed the metrological officials. The monsoon has already arrived in the Andaman Island from May 24 and would arrive in Kerala on June 3.