The Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday predicted widespread rainfall across southern and interior Odisha till August 24 under the influence of a low-pressure system.
A yellow warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning has been issued for 11 districts today—Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj. For tomorrow, warnings remain in place for six districts, with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain in isolated areas.
Authorities have urged residents in the affected districts to remain cautious, avoid exposure during thunderstorms, and take safety measures.
Meanwhile, landslides, road and bridge submergence, and uprooting of trees have been reported from Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur districts, disrupting normal life.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has further cautioned that sea conditions are likely to remain rough along the Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal coasts. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea during this period.
