The Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued a Yellow Warning for eight districts of Odisha, forecasting light to moderate thunderstorms and rain.
Gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h and lightning are likely to affect parts of Cuttack, Khorda, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Jajpur, Balasore, and Mayurbhanj.
The warning was issued at 8:00 PM IST and is valid for the next three hours. Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert and move to safer locations to protect themselves from lightning strikes.
Stay tuned for further updates, and stay safe during this weather event.