Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of Odisha over the next two days.
The weather system is expected to affect both western and coastal districts, with wind speeds likely to reach up to 50 kmph at isolated places during the forecast period.
Thunderstorm Alert for 12 Districts on Day 1
For the period ending at 8:30 am on October 9, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds of 40-50 kmph are likely at one or two places in Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Boudh, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri.
The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
A yellow warning has been issued for these districts as well.
Weather Forecast for October 9-10
For Day 2, valid from 8:30 am on October 9 to 8:30 am on October 10, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are likely at one or two places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
The IMD has advised residents in the warned districts to remain cautious during thunderstorm activity.
People have been urged to avoid open areas and take necessary safety precautions when lightning and strong winds occur, particularly during periods of intense thunderstorm activity.