While north-western States, particularly Rajasthan and Gujarat, are experiencing heavy rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of rough to very rough seas in Odisha, accompanied by heavy to very heavy rainfall in certain parts of the State, during the next 24 -48 hours. This is due to the deep depression over Bangladesh and West Bengal moving northwestwards and laying centered at about 280 km from Balasore.
The condition of the sea would be rough to very rough in Odisha coast with the wave height expected to increase upto three to four meters along Odisha coast. The gusty surface wind from westerly direction with speed reaching 45 kmph to 50 kmph gusting 60 kmph may prevail along and off Odisha coast. The fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea in the Odisha Coast.
In the days to come, IMD has predicted above normal rainfall activity over many parts of eastern India till August 19.