Severe Weather Alert: Odisha Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Weather Warning Issued for Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Warning for heavy rainfall affecting five districts in Odisha today. The regions of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Balasore, and Gajapati are expected to experience significant rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.
The latest weather predictions indicate that this wet spell will continue across various parts of Odisha until May 7, featuring intermittent thunderstorms and localized heavy downpours. Additionally, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has released a Yellow Warning for 14 coastal and nearby districts, cautioning residents about thunderstorms and lightning expected over the next two days.
Due to the ongoing rainfall, temperatures have decreased by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in many areas of the state. However, forecasts suggest that temperatures may rise again by 2 to 4 degrees after three days.
Detailed Weather Forecast for Odisha
Day 2 (May 5 to May 6, 2025):
- Orange Warning: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty winds (50-60 km/h) are anticipated in isolated areas of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Gajapati during the afternoon or evening.
- Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds of 40-50 km/h may occur in Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
Day 3 (May 6 to May 7, 2025):
- Yellow Warning: Similar weather conditions with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 km/h) are expected in isolated locations across Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, and Bhadrak.
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