Bhubaneswar: Odisha is currently experiencing a transition from intense heat to widespread storm activity as a cyclonic circulation persists over the interior regions.
While some western and interior areas recently saw temperatures reaching between 40°C and 43°C, a cooling trend is underway with day temperatures expected to drop by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.
The current weather in Odisha is 29°C with a feels-like temperature of 32°C under partly sunny skies. Winds are light at 7 mph from the southeast with humidity at 59% and a high UV index of 9.
Conditions will remain unsettled in the coming days with light rain and thunderstorms expected through May 7. Today, May 5, brings a 50% chance of rain during the day and 65% at night.
Tomorrow, May 6, will be partly sunny with a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C, though rain chances persist at 25-30%. By May 7, light rain is likely again with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high of 32°C.
Looking further ahead, a low pressure system is forecast to develop in the Bay of Bengal around May 11, which may intensify into a cyclonic storm by mid-May, potentially bringing more significant rain and wind to coastal regions.