India, June 11 -- Many districts in Odisha are likely to witness rainfall activities during the next seven days as the southwest monsoon has become active in the state after remaining subdued for a brief period.

"Most of the districts in Odisha may witness rainfall activities in next seven days. The maximum temperature across the state is likely to fall by 2 to 3 degree Celsius from tomorrow," said IMD regional centre Director Manorama Mohanty today.

As per the prediction, heavy rainfall in very likely to lash several Odisha districts including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Kalahandi, Kandahamal, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Sundargarh and Keonjhar between June 12 and 17.

The heavy rainfall will be a...