Odisha on high alert ahead of cyclone, fishermen advised caution - The Hindu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of persistent heavy rainfall in Odisha, driven by a low-pressure system currently active over the Bay of Bengal. While the system has not yet been confirmed as a fully-fledged cyclone, its evolution is prompting coastal and inland districts to prepare for two to three days of intense weather. The IMD forecasts include heavy to very heavy downpours, gusty winds and rough seas. The risk is elevated for agriculture — especially standing paddy crops — and for coastal communities, including fishing operations and low-lying settlements. State authorities are coordinating relief measures, advising farmers to act swiftly and urging fishermen to stay ashore. The system is projected to gradually weaken after the rainfall phase, but the immediate focus remains on mitigating crop damage, flooding and storms along Odisha’s coast.
The Key points
- A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to trigger heavy rainfall across Odisha.
- The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for coastal and adjacent districts.
- Wind gusts and sea-surge risk accompany the rainfall threat, especially near the coast.
- Standing paddy crops are vulnerable, as harvest time overlaps with the forecast rains.
- Fisheries and marine operations have been alerted; fishing is advised to be suspended temporarily.
- State relief teams are on standby and coordinating with disaster-management authorities.
- Coastal communities and low-lying areas have been advised to prepare for fast-changing conditions.
- While a cyclone has not been confirmed, the weather system shows signs of intensification.
- The rainfall phase is expected to last through the next two to three days before tapering.
- Farmers are urged to harvest early where possible and secure fields to reduce losses.
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