Rain likely in 27 dists during weekend

Bhubaneswar: Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm activities accompanied by lightning and gusty surface wind would continue in 27 districts in the next three to four days from Thursday, said an IMD forecast Wednesday.
This is expected though Monday's low pressure area formed over Bay of Bengal is likely to become weak by Thursday with no significant rainfall chances, the IMD forecast said.
The system turned well-marked would maintain its intensity over west-central Bay of Bengal and likely to move northwards in the next 12 hours. Thereafter, it is likely to recurve north-northeastwards and weaken gradually over central Bay of Bengal during subsequent 24 hours, the forecast said.
Besides, there would be no large change in prevailing day temperature trend in the state for next three to four days period. Some districts recorded rain or thunderstorm activities in 24 hours. Bandhuagaon in Koraput district and Bissamcuttack in Rayagada district, each recorded highest 30 mm rainfall during the period, said IMD rainfall report recorded on Wednesday morning. Similarly, Puri recorded major one mm rainfall during the day, the IMD report said.
But at the same time, there has been very little relief from rising mercury, Boudh recorded day's highest of 42°C. Temperature in three more towns was also hovering at 39°C. Bhubaneswar recorded maximum of 35.1°C.