Weather update: IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions in several Indian states till May 5, with light rainfall expected in other states. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions likely in specific regions, while isolated rainfall with thunderstorms expected in many states during the week.
The deep depression will continue to move north-northeastwards at a speed of 17 kmph and is expected to make landfall between Khepupara and Mongla in Bangladesh on Saturday morning, the IMD said.
Odisha is expected to see colder weather, with a 3-4 degree Celsius drop in night temperatures over the next 24 hours. Minimum temperatures will gradually decrease by 3-4 degrees Celsius in the next 2-3 days across various districts. Meanwhile, Koraput recorded the lowest temperature at 13.2 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the IMD predicts light to moderate rain or thundershowers in certain areas of Odisha between Monday and Tuesday.
BHUBANESWAR: Rainfall activity in the state is likely to increase in the next four to five days from Friday under the influence of a cyclonic circulat.