Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain coupled with thunderstorm is likely to lash many parts of Odisha till July 17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
In view of the weather forecast, the state government issued an alert across multiple districts. The IMD has sounded a yellow warning of heavy rain, thunderstorm, and lightning activity accompanied by gusty winds up to 40 kmph over the next five days.
According to a special advisory issued by the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), all district collectors have been instructed to keep administrative machinery on standby to address any potential exigency.
The advisory emphasises public safety, urging citizens to avoid vulnerable areas and take shelter during thunderstorms.
Weather Forecast & Warnings:
Light to moderate rain is expected across Odisha by Sunday morning, with yellow warning for thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds in over 25 districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur & Deogarh, Angui, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada and Balangir
On July 13–14, heavy rain may lash Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Balasore districts, among others, along with thunderstorm alerts for western and coastal districts.
On July 14–15, heavy rain and thunderstorms may occur across Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh districts.
On July 15–16, widespread rainfall with thunderstorm warnings issued for districts including Malkangiri, Koraput, and Jagatsinghpur.
On July 16–17, heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning activity to persist, particularly in southern and western region of the state.
People have been advised to monitor weather updates and seek safe shelter during thunderstorms.