Yellow Warning Issued for Odisha: Thunderstorms, Heat and Humidity to Persist Over Next 7 Days

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for several parts of Odisha for the next seven days, forecasting a combination of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and rising heat and humidity across the state.

According to the IMD, on April 12, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds reaching 30–40 kmph are very likely to occur at one or two places in districts including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati, particularly during the afternoon or evening hours.

Hot and humid conditions are also expected to prevail in isolated pockets of coastal districts such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati.

From April 12 to 13, similar hot and humid conditions are likely to continue across these coastal areas. The weather pattern is expected to intensify between April 13 and 14, with heat wave conditions very likely at one or two places in Bargarh district.

The IMD further stated that on April 14–15, heat wave conditions may extend to Balangir and Bargarh districts, while coastal regions will continue to experience oppressive humidity. Between April 15 and 16, heat wave conditions are likely at isolated places in Sambalpur, Balangir, and Bargarh districts.

From April 16 to 18, hot and humid weather is expected to persist across several coastal districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati.

The IMD has advised residents to remain cautious, especially during afternoon and evening hours when thunderstorm activity is most likely. People in western and northern districts have been urged to take precautions against rising temperatures.

Authorities have also recommended avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours, staying well-hydrated, and ensuring special care for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and outdoor workers.

Further updates will be issued as the weather situation evolves.