Rain May Disrupt Durga Puja Festivities in Odisha

As Odisha gears up for Durga Puja celebrations, weather forecasts suggest that rain may play spoiler.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea around October 12, which could develop into a low‑pressure area the following day.

This system may intensify into a depression and move towards the Andhra‑Odisha coast, bringing widespread rainfall during the festive period.

While the southwest monsoon is preparing to withdraw next week, Odisha is expected to remain mostly dry for the next two days before light to moderate showers return across several districts.

Meteorologists caution that clearer details will emerge once the system appears in medium‑range forecasts.

However, the possibility of rain during Durga Puja remains high, raising concerns about disruptions to outdoor festivities.