Odisha: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sept 9-11

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted fishermen in Odisha not to venture into the sea. Odisha is likely to face heavy rainfall from September 9.

Bhubaneswar: IMD on September 08 predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall from September 9-11 in Odisha. While addressing media, Umashankar Das, IMD Scientist said, “Cyclonic circulation formed today over east central adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. Low-pressure area to be formed over west-central Bay of Bengal in next 24 hrs. Heavy to very heavy rainfall from September 9-11 in the state.”

“There might be a possibility of landslides in vulnerable hilly areas of the state. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea,” he added. (ANI)