Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty surface winds across several districts of Odisha over the next five days, till October 19.
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According to the IMD’s mid-day bulletin issued on Wednesday, isolated locations in the alerted districts may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph. The districts covered by the warning will vary from day to day.
District-Wise Weather Forecast
October 15: Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely at isolated places in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh districts.
October 16: The warning will cover Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
October 17 and 18: Similar weather conditions, including lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, are forecast at isolated places in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
October 19: The yellow warning will remain in force for Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam districts, where thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds may occur at isolated locations.
Residents Advised to Remain Cautious
With thunderstorms and lightning expected in different parts of the state, residents in the affected districts have been advised to remain alert and take precautions during adverse weather.
People should seek shelter inside a safe building during thunderstorms, avoid standing in open areas or under isolated trees, and stay away from exposed locations while lightning is occurring.
The IMD’s latest forecast indicates that thunderstorm activity may continue across parts of Odisha through October 19, with the areas under warning changing over the five-day period.