Coastal parts of Odisha are once again enjoying heavy to moderate rain. While Cyclone Roanu had given fairly good amount of rainfall over these parts from May 18 to May 21, couple of new weather systems once again leading to heavy downpour in these areas.
In last 24 hours coastal stations like Balasore received 19 mm, Chandbali witnessed moderate rain of 33 mm, capital city Bhubaneswar got 20 mm and beach city of Odisha, Puri recorded 19 mm of rain. While heavy to moderate rain was observed over coastal areas, interiors parts like Angul received 7 mm and Cuttack 6 mm received light rain during the same span.
While Monsoon has got active over Indian coast with Kerala receiving heavy rain since past few days, other parts of the country are enjoying the pre-Monsoon showers.
Rain in Odisha has been a result of a trough that is extending from West Bengal up to Rayalseema across coastal Odisha. Moreover, a cyclonic circulation present over southern tip of Chhattisgarh is also giving enough moisture to the trough.
Owing to the trough, moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue over coastal parts of Odisha till next 24 hours. Owing to rain, maximum temperature in these parts have come down by 2-3 degrees and this dip is expected to remain arrested keeping cool weather intact.
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