Bhubaneswar: Conditions are favourable for further withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of Odisha & Telangana during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department informed on Sunday.

Monsoon stayed longer than usual in Odisha amid vigorous rainfall activity in the beginning of October under the influence of a depression. This year saw formation of 16 back-to-back weather systems over Bay of Bengal since June against the usual 12 to 14 low-pressure areas. ADVERTISEMENT

On October 12, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph may continue at one or two places in the districts of Malkangiri, Ganjam and Gajapati. Thunderstorms along with lightning with gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph may also occur at o

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