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Weakening Deep Depression Moves West, Rain Lightens Across Odisha
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:04 PM
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A deep depression that had brought showers to Odisha on Wednesday is weakening and shifting westward, leading to reduced rainfall across the state.
The weather bureau reported that a deep depression, which had been responsible for widespread showers in Odisha on Wednesday, is now losing intensity as it drifts toward the west. Meteorologists noted a gradual decline in the system's central pressure, indicating weakening.
As the depression moves away, the state has experienced a noticeable easing of rain. Areas that saw continuous downpours on Wednesday reported lighter showers and clearer skies by Thursday morning, providing relief to residents and agricultural activities.
Forecasters caution that while the immediate threat of heavy rain has diminished, the system could still bring intermittent showers to neighboring regions as it continues its westward track. Authorities remain vigilant and have advised the public to stay updated on any further advisories.
As the depression moves away, the state has experienced a noticeable easing of rain. Areas that saw continuous downpours on Wednesday reported lighter showers and clearer skies by Thursday morning, providing relief to residents and agricultural activities.
Forecasters caution that while the immediate threat of heavy rain has diminished, the system could still bring intermittent showers to neighboring regions as it continues its westward track. Authorities remain vigilant and have advised the public to stay updated on any further advisories.