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Heavy Monsoon rain in Odisha, Chhattisgarh likely

July 14, 2018 3:14 PM |

Heavy rains, lightning strikes to continue over OdishaAs predicted by Skymet Weather, Monsoon rainfall activity has enhanced over Odisha and Chhattisgarh. In fact, moderate to heavy rainy spells were recorded at many places.

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In the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday, Koraput in Odisha recorded rain to the tune of 44.4 mm, Dhenkanal 22 mm, Bhabanipatna 19 mm, Puri 17.2 mm, Bhubaneswar 16.9 mm, Gopalpur 16.4 mm, Angul 9.6 mm and Balasore 7.8 mm of rains.

In the same time span, Pendra in Chhattisgarh witnessed 34.5 mm of rain, Bilaspur 10.6 mm, Raipur 32.8 mm, Durg 10.6 mm and Ambikapur 10 mm of rains.  In wake of the widespread rains, both the temperatures have witnessed a reduction.

As per Skymet Weather, a low pressure has formed over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Odisha Coast. This weather system is likely to move westwards. In wake of this weather system, Monsoon rainfall activity would enhance further over Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The southern and western districts of Odisha are likely to receive very heavy spells during the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, the central and southern districts of Chhattisgarh would observe Monsoon rains.

Districts such as Koraput, Jharsuguda, Titlagarh, Bhabanipatna, Durg, Raipur, Rajgarh, Ambikapur, Koriya, Jagdalpur, and Bastar would witness hefty Monsoon rains during the next 24 hours.

As on July 13, Chhattisgarh is rain deficient by 11 percent and Odisha by 24 percent rains. Due to these rains, the rain deficiency of both these states is likely to reduce.

The sky will remain mainly overcast sky and the temperatures would also remain on the lower side. In fact, the remaining districts of both the states would also witness light to moderate rains during the next 24. However, weathermen indicated that the intensity of rains would decrease after 24 hours. Though, another good spell of Monsoon rains is expected July 19 onward.

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