IMD odisha

1. IMD forecasts light rain in Odisha districts from January 17 to January 19, 2024.
2. Specific regions, such as Bargarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Deogarh, and Mayurbhanj, are expected to experience light rain on January 17.
3. The weather forecast covers a two-day period, with conditions remaining until January 19, 2024, at 8 am.


Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting light rain in various districts of Odisha from January 17 to January 19, 2024.

The meteorological agency anticipates light rain in specific regions on January 17, including Bargarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Deogarh, and Mayurbhanj.

On the following day, January 18, districts such as Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Balasore, and Bhadrak are expected to experience light rain. The forecast remains valid until January 19 at 8 am.

Additionally, the IMD indicates that the minimum temperature (night temperature) is likely to remain unchanged in many places across Odisha for the next 4-5 days.


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Here is a breakdown of the weather forecast:

Day 1 (Up to 0830 hrs IST of 16.01.2024):

  • Yellow Warning: Dense fog is likely to occur at one or two places in districts including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Bolangir, and Koraput.

Day 2 (From 0830 hrs IST of 16.01.2024 to 0830 hrs IST of 17.01.2024):

  • Dry weather is very likely to prevail over the districts of Odisha.

Day 3 (From 0830 hrs IST of 17.01.2024 to 0830 hrs IST of 18.01.2024):

  • Light rain is very likely to occur at one or two places in districts such as Bargarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Deogarh, and Mayurbhanj.

Day 4 (From 0830 hrs IST of 18.01.2024 to 0830 hrs IST of 19.01.2024):

  • Light rain is very likely to occur at one or two places in districts including Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Balasore, and Bhadrak.

Residents and authorities are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take necessary precautions during the forecasted period.