- IMD has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across all 30 districts of Odisha on November 5.
- Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam may experience further thunderstorm and rainfall activity on November 6 and 7.
- Day temperatures may fall by 2-4°C, while dry weather is forecast across Odisha from November 8.
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Odisha, with light to moderate rainfall likely in several parts of the state.
According to the latest weather forecast, the warning for November 5 covers all 30 districts of Odisha. Gusty surface winds may reach speeds of 30-40 kmph during thunderstorm activity.
The weather conditions are being influenced by a low-pressure area, which is the remnant of severe cyclonic storm Murasu, over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Rain and Thunderstorm Forecast in All 30 Districts
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in isolated places across all districts on November 5.
The districts covered by the warning include:
- Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Kendrapada
- Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha and Puri
- Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh and Sambalpur
- Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj
- Subarnapur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir and Kalahandi
- Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri
- Gajapati, Ganjam and Nayagarh
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are also likely at a few places across the state.
Five Districts Under Yellow Warning on November 6 and 7
The weather department has forecast continued thunderstorm activity in five districts on November 6 and 7.
These districts are:
- Rayagada
- Koraput
- Malkangiri
- Gajapati
- Ganjam
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at some places in these districts during the period.
Day Temperature Likely to Drop by 2-4°C
The IMD has also forecast a fall in day temperatures by 2-4 degrees Celsius during the next 24 hours.
Temperatures are expected to decline gradually over the following three days, bringing relatively cooler conditions to several parts of Odisha.
According to the forecast, dry weather is likely to prevail across the state from November 8.
Weather Advisory for Residents
People in districts covered by the yellow warning are advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms and lightning.
Residents should avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during lightning activity. Farmers and people working outdoors should follow local weather advisories and take precautions during sudden changes in weather.
For the latest district-wise forecast and warnings, residents can visit the official IMD Bhubaneswar website.
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