Odisha

Rain, Thunderstorm & Gusty Wind To Lash Khurda & 3 Other Odisha Dists In 3 Hours

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow warnings for four districts of Odisha till 4 pm on Wednesday.

Moderate thunderstorm/lightning accompanied by moderate rain with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph may affect some parts of Kendrapada in 3 hours.

The weather agency has warned of minor damage to loose/unsecured structures, banana trees and standing crops in this district.

Light to moderate thunderstorm with lightning and light to moderate rain with gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph may also occur in Khurda, Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj during this period. 

People of these four districts have been advised to keep a watch on the weather and move to safer places to protect themselves from lightning strikes.