The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow Warning' for several districts in Odisha as weather conditions are set to shift over the next 48 hours, bringing rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.
Day 1 (Valid until Nov 4, 8:30 AM):
Heavy Rain & Gusts: Koraput and Malkangiri face heavy downpours with thunderstorms, lightning, and winds at 40–50 kmph (gusting up to 60 kmph).
Lightning & Wind Risk (30–50 kmph gusts): Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagarh.
Day 2 (Nov 4, 8:30 AM to Nov 5, 8:30 AM):
Thunderstorm Alert: 17 districts remain under a Yellow Warning for lightning, thunderstorms, and steady winds of 30–40 kmph.
Affected Areas: Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagarh.
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to stay updated on local forecasts and exercise caution during severe weather spells.