Odisha

Odisha SRC Alerts Collectors Of 4 Districts For Depression Over Bay Of Bengal

Bhubaneswar: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued an alert to four districts in Odisha in view of the forecast of the depression in Bay of Bengal.

In a letter to all district collectors, the SRC said as per the special bulletin of India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday, the well-marked low pressure area over west-central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal moved
northeastwards and concentrated into a depression in the morning. It lay centered over central Bay of Bengal and moved northeastwards with a speed of 20 kmph.

The system is very likely to continue to move northeastwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm over east-central Bay of Bengal by May 25 morning. Subsequently, it will move nearly northwards, intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the night and is very likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts.

Under the influence of the depression, heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) is likely at isolated places in the district of Balasore, Bhadrak and Kendrapada on May 25 and 26. Heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 12 cm) is likely at isolated places in Balasore and Bhadrak and heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm) at isolated places in Kendrapada and Mayurbhanj on May 27 and 28.

Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely in central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal on May 24. It will reach a speed of 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph from May 25. It will further increase to 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph from May 26 morning and 110-120 kmph gusting to 120 kmph from evening.

The sea condition is also likely to be rough to very rough in central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal during the period.

The IMD has advised the fishermen not to venture into south Bay of Bengal and those in deep sea return to the coast. It has also advised to hoist distant cautionary signal at all ports of Odisha.

The SRC directed the collectors to watch and monitor the system and ensure that the IMD advice for fishermen is strictly followed. It has also told them to keep the district administration alert and in readiness to meet any
eventuality.

OB Bureau
Share
Published by
OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates | Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Stay ahead with Odisha Bytes Breaking News - your ultimate source for the fastest, most… Read More

24 minutes ago

RBI-Bhubaneswar Begins Financial Literacy Week With Focus On Women

Bhubaneswar: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) here is observing the 10th edition of its… Read More

6 hours ago

Shaktikanta Das Joins Fellow Odia P K Mishra As Principal Secretary To PM Modi

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das assumed charge as second Principal Secretary to the… Read More

6 hours ago

Over 100 Odisha Students Pack Bags For Winter Adventure Camp At Manali

Bhubaneswar: Over 100 student from Odisha will be taking part in a Winter Adventure Camp… Read More

7 hours ago

Odisha Govt Assigns New Postings To 10 OAS Officers; Check The List Here

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday assigned new postings to 10 OAS officers, serving as… Read More

7 hours ago

Sushmita Sen Wants To Get Married, Unable To Find The Right Partner

Mumbai: Actress Sushmita Sen, during a recent Instagram Live session with fans, spoke candidly about her… Read More

7 hours ago