Bhubaneswar: The regional meteorological centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) here on Friday predicted that the south-west monsoon may hit Odisha coast by the second week of June.
The monsoo
n is expected to set over Kerala on May 29. It will then move towards Odisha coast and the present weather conditions are favourable for dragging the monsoon current, a bulletin issued by the met centre stated.
The weatherman has also issued thunderstorm warning for three districts of the state – Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Keonjhar.
The latest Doppler weather radar and images indicate that thunderstorm accompanied by rain and high wind is likely to occur at these places till 10:15 pm.
People in these areas have been advised to stay indoors, if such weather conditions prevail.