Bhubaneswar: The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from some more parts of Odisha as the state is likely to witness thunderstorm activity over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
The weather agency said that the monsoon has withdrawn entirely from Sundargada, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Debagada, Sonepur, Baragada, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi and Nabarangapur districts.
It has also withdrawn from most parts of Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, Anugola, Boudh and Kandhamala districts and some parts of Dhenkanal, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri.
Conditions are becoming favourable for further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country and simultaneous commencement of northeast monsoon rains over the south peninsula during the next 2-3 days.
Meanwhile, the has issued warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several parts of Odisha over the next four days. A yellow warning has been issued for several districts till the morning of October 18.
Some districts, including Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha, Puri and Nayagada, have been advised to remain alert to possible thunderstorms and strong winds during October 14-15.
Similarly, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds may occur in Sundaragada, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, and Ganjam districts on October 15-16. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for these districts.
