Odisha is experiencing continued rainfall under the influence of a low-pressure system, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for various districts across the state.
Districts Under Yellow Warning
- Affected Areas: Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Angul, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, and Bargarh.
- Weather Conditions: Moderate rain with heavy thunder; rain accompanied by lightning and thunder with wind speeds of 30-40 kmph.
Forecast Highlights
- Duration: Heavy rainfall warning issued for next 2 days.
- Regions: Southern and coastal Odisha likely to experience rain with lightning and thunder.
- Bhubaneswar Weather: Cloudy skies observed in the capital.
Safety Advisories
- IMD Alerts: Yellow warnings issued for specified districts.
- Precautions: Residents advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms; avoid unnecessary travel.
The IMD continues to monitor the situation, with forecasts indicating thunderstorm activity and gusty winds likely to persist.