Bhubaneswar, June 14 -- Bringing hope to farmers across Odisha, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra announced today the State is likely to receive widespread monsoon rains within the next two to three days.

Mohapatra said a new low-pressure area is developing over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to create favourable conditions for the advancement of the southwest monsoon. "Southern Odisha is already experiencing monsoon showers, and the system is gradually progressing northwards," he informed.

Highlighting the role of technology in improving weather services, the IMD chief noted weather forecasts at the panchayat level are now accessible at people's fingertips through the 'Mausam' mobile appl...