Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain coupled with thunderstorm and gusty wind is likely to lash at least four districts, including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack cities, on Tuesday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a nowcast warning.
In a message issued at 2.45 pm, the IMD sounded an orange warning for in Khurda (including Bhubaneswar city), Cuttack (including Cuttack city), Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts.
Moderate thunderstorm accompanied by wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph, lightning and moderate to heavy rain may hit these districts in next three hours.
Under its impact, minor damage to loose and unsecured structures, banana trees and standing crops may occur.
People have been advised to keep a watch on the weather for worsening conditions and be ready to move to safer places accordingly.
