Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several parts of Odisha over the next five days, with the alert remaining in force until November 4.
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According to the weather bulletin, isolated locations in multiple districts are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 30–40 kmph, with gusts of up to 50 kmph.
October 30–31: Thunderstorm Alert Across 14 Districts
For the period up to 8:30 am on October 31, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are very likely at one or two places in Baleswar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
October 31–November 1: Southern Odisha on Alert
Between 8:30 am on October 31 and 8:30 am on November 1, the yellow warning will cover Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam districts.
Isolated places in these districts may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds.
November 1–2: Warning Extended to Coastal and Southern Districts
The IMD has forecast similar weather conditions between 8:30 am on November 1 and 8:30 am on November 2.
The alert will remain in force for Baleswar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
November 2–4: Thunderstorm Activity to Continue
The weather office has also issued yellow warnings for the following two 24-hour periods:
November 2–3: Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
November 3–4: The same eight districts are likely to experience isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds.
Residents Advised to Remain Alert
With thunderstorms and lightning likely at isolated locations, residents in the warned districts should remain cautious during adverse weather conditions.
People are advised to follow official weather updates and take necessary precautions during lightning and thunderstorms.