Bhubaneswar: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain in different parts of state for next three days.
The department has not issued any warning of heavy rain in any part of the state. While forecasting the weather Monday, the department said, “Light to moderate rain or thundershower is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Boudh, Angul, Mayurbhanj and dry weather very likely to prevail over the rest districts of Odisha.”
The trend is predicted to continue till Wednesday when northern and southern parts of Odisha are may record light to moderate rain. However there will be no respite from heat in state capital.
In a weather prediction for Bhubaneswar, the department said, “Maximum temperature (Day temperature) is likely to be above normal by 2-3°C at a few places over the districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days.Sky will remain partly coludy. Maximum and Minimum temperature are likely to be around 39°C and 23°C respectively on Monday.”
According to IMD, Bhubaneswar and Baripada Sunday witnessed the highest temperature of 40° each while the lowest temperature was observed in Phulbani which recorded 15°. Traces of rain were also seen in Jharsuguda Sunday.
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