Above-normal monsoon in parts of Odisha: IMD

Bhubaneswar: Parts of south and central Odisha will likely experience a normal or above-normal monsoon this year, amid possible development of EI Nino condition, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Saturday.

However, the north Odisha pockets would likely experience below-normal monsoon, he added.

Mohapatra further forecast that heatwave days would be at least two/three days more this year in the state.

Referring to the much-awaited southwest Monsoon, he said it is expected to reach Kerala within the next four-five days.