The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms across various districts of Odisha in the coming days, accompanied by strong surface winds.
The weather department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph in some regions until April 5, 2025.
Weather Forecast for Odisha (April 1-5, 2025)
April 1, 2025
Yellow Warning:
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are likely over Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangapur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Boudh, Angul, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Rayagada.
April 2, 2025
Yellow Warning:
Similar weather conditions with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) may affect Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangapur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bolangir, Kandhamal, Boudh, and Angul.
April 3, 2025
Yellow Warning:
Wind speeds are expected to increase to 40-50 kmph, affecting Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangapur, and Koraput.
April 4, 2025
Yellow Warning:
Stronger winds of 50-60 kmph likely in Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangapur, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
Hailstorm Alert: Expected in Koraput, Nabarangapur, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Boudh.
April 5, 202
Yellow Warning:
Thunderstorms with gusty winds (50-60 kmph) may impact Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
Relief from Heatwave Expected
The predicted rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to bring relief from the intense heatwave affecting Odisha, where temperatures had soared above 40°C in multiple towns.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during severe thunderstorms, avoid open fields, and secure loose objects to prevent damage from strong winds.
