Cyclone Murasu is expected to intensify the weather impact across South Odisha from November 2, with heavy to very heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 70 kmph forecast in several districts, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar.
Manorama Mohanty, director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, said the rain could increase across the region from the following day. Ganjam and Gajapati districts are expected to receive heavy rain on November 2, while the weather system is likely to affect most parts of South Odisha on November 3 and 4.
The forecast identifies Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri as the districts that could receive very heavy rain on November 3 and 4. The warning covers both coastal and interior parts of the southern region, where heavy rainfall can affect road movement, local connectivity and essential services.
Wind conditions are also expected to strengthen during the period. Gusts of up to 60 kmph may occur across South Odisha on November 2, the weather office said. On November 3, wind speeds are expected to remain between 50 kmph and 60 kmph, while gusts could reach 70 kmph.
The forecast indicates that the most intense phase of the weather impact is expected on November 3 and 4. The combination of heavy rain and strong gusts may create difficult conditions for residents and local administration in the affected districts, although the supplied forecast does not specify any evacuation order, closure advisory or disruption to public transport.
The warning is relevant to urban and rural settlements across the five districts named in the forecast. Heavy rainfall can place pressure on roads, drainage systems, power infrastructure and other public services, while strong winds may affect exposed structures and vegetation. No specific infrastructure damage has been reported in the source report.
The Regional Meteorological Centre expects the rain intensity to begin reducing from November 5. After that, rainfall is likely to remain limited to isolated locations, according to the forecast. Further local advisories and administrative measures, if issued, will determine how authorities respond in the affected districts.
