The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow weather warning on Friday afternoon for 14 districts across Odisha, forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at isolated places over the subsequent three hours.
According to the IMD’s nowcast warning released at 12:20 PM, residents across multiple regions have been advised to exercise caution as active weather systems move through the state.
Affected Districts Under the Yellow Warning
The weather agency stated that the districts likely to experience sudden downpours and lightning include:
- Puri, Khordha (including Bhubaneswar), and Cuttack (Kataka)
- Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara
- Bhadrak, Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar (Kendujhar)
- Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Nayagarh (Nayagada), and Angul (Anugola)
The nowcast explicitly highlights Cuttack city within the immediate impact zone, urging urban commuters and citizens to stay alert.
Safety Advisories
With sudden thunderstorms posing risks of lightning strikes and waterlogging in low-lying areas, meteorological officials have advised the public to monitor local weather updates closely and avoid open spaces or tall trees during lightning activity.
