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Monsoon retreats from Odisha, covers 6 districts
The southwest monsoon began withdrawing from Odisha on 8 October, covering parts of six districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The process has affected most parts of Baragada and some parts of Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Balangir, Nuapada and Nabarangpur districts.
The line of withdrawal of the southwest monsoon now passes through Supaul, Ranchi, Sundaragada, Baragada, Bijapur, Hyderabad, Belagavi and Panjim. The IMD stated that conditions are becoming favourable for further withdrawal from more parts of Odisha over the next three to four days.
The southwest monsoon had entered Odisha on 12 June and covered all 30 districts by 23 June.
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The withdrawal marks the end of the monsoon season for parts of Odisha, a crucial period for the state's agriculture. The IMD's forecast of further retreat over the next few days signals a gradual shift towards post-monsoon conditions across the region. The pace and extent of withdrawal will determine rainfall deficits or surpluses for the season.
The next update from the IMD on the progress of the retreat will be the key figure to watch.
Source: thehansindia.com
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