Odisha is the most preferred pocket for systems in the Bay of Bengal to make landfall. In fact most of the Monsoon systems cross through this belt before entering the landmass.
August is the rainiest month in Odisha with an average rainfall of 362 mm, closely followed by July with 337 mm of rainfall. June receives about 214 mm of rainfall, while September records around 236 mm. Here, Monsoon 2015 performed fairly well in the month of June and ended up with rainfall surplus of 11%.
In the last one week, rainfall has been confined only to interiors of West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. Odisha on a daily basis has recorded less than normal rainfall and is short of rain by 2%, so far this season. Normally the state should have received 273.5 mm of rain, against the actual of 269.3 mm. Rainfall over the pocket has mainly been in association with the cyclonic circulation over Bihar and adjoining areas and the trough extending from this system.
In last 24 hours Monsoon rain gained strength in the state. Accordingly, here's a look at the rainfall figures recorded in a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Monday.
The entire state received rain of varying intensity. Odisha will continue to receive good showers as two weather systems are affecting Monsoon rain in the state. The cyclonic circulation persists over Bihar and east Uttar Pradesh. The trough extending from the system will continue to bring rain all along the trough line across Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. Another cyclonic circulation over North Bay of Bengal is also affecting weather in Odisha.
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