Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: Several parts of Odisha are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers over the next 24 hours, while night temperatures across the state are expected to decline by 2-4 degrees Celsius during the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its midday weather bulletin on Saturday.
According to the weather office, isolated rainfall is likely in six districts — Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam and Kandhamal. Dry weather is expected in the remaining districts during this period.
The IMD has not issued any weather warning for any district. It has also issued no warning for fishermen along the Odisha coast from November 7 to 11.
As per the extended-range forecast, dry weather is likely to prevail across the state on November 8 and 9. However, Baleshwar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj may receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places on November 10.
On November 11, rainfall is likely in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj. Baleshwar and Mayurbhanj may continue to receive showers on November 12, while dry weather is forecast across Odisha on November 13.
Meanwhile, dense fog was reported at isolated places in Sundargarh district on Saturday morning. Udaigiri in Gajapati recorded the highest rainfall of 2 cm, while Krishnaprasad in Puri and Gumma in Gajapati received 1 cm each.
Paralakhemundi and Khordha recorded the highest maximum temperature of 33°C, while Jharsuguda registered the lowest minimum temperature of 16.8°C in the plains.
For Bhubaneswar, partly cloudy skies are expected over the next 24 hours, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 31°C and 21°C, respectively. The IMD said minimum temperatures are unlikely to witness any significant change after the initial fall over the next three to four days.
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