Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange warning for two districts in Odisha till 3.30 pm on Friday.
Moderate thunderstorm with gusty wind speed reaching up to 40-50 kmph may affect several places in Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada districts during this period.
People have been advised to keep a watch on the weather and move to safer places to protect themselves from lightning strikes.
Isolated thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind speed reaching up to 30-40 kmph is likely in all districts of the state on Friday, according to the weather agency.












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