Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning for five districts of Odisha, including twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, till 3 pm on Wednesday.
Light to moderate rain or thundershower with lightning and gusty surface wind 30-40 kmph may occur at a few places in the districts of Khurda (including Bhubaneswar city), Cuttack (including Cuttack city), Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur in next 2 hour.
People are advised to keep a watch on the weather and move to safer places to protect themselves from lightning strikes.
Meanwhile, Cyclone Montha has been gradually losing strength over land after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast late last night. It is likely to weaken into a deep depression and further into depression during the day.
Heavy rainfall is likely to continue in Odisha under the influence of the system with warning issued for Ganjam, Sundargarh, Keonjhar Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajpati, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur.
The state capital Bhubaneswar has been experiencing intermittent rains since morning.
Montha Lost Steam
According to Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) of SOA Deemed to be University here, Montha suddenly weakened near the coast due to cold water and release of latent heat was not enough to maintain temperature of sea water. Cloud mass began pushing westwards and getting clear in South Odisha adjoining Andhra Pradesh. So, light to moderate rain may occur in Interior districts, including South and western parts of Odisha from October 29-30. However, severe thunderstorm may occur during the period .
Light to moderate rain is also likely in coastal districts, including Bhubaneswar, on October 29.
