State to witness low-pressure induced rain in next 24 hours

Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area over North-west Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal Odisha is likely to trigger heavy rainfall in northern and southern parts of the state in the next 24 hours, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) release said on Friday.
Besides, most places in coastal districts of the state may witness rain and thundershower during this period.
Strong gusty surface wind from southeasterly direction with speed reaching 45-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely to prevail along and off Odisha coast. The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into sea citing rough to very rough condition.