Balangir & Phulbani Witnessed Unseasonal Thunderstorm

Phulbani (Reporters Today): Various places of the state including Balangir and Phulbani today witnessed unseasonal thunderstorm with gusty wind.

According to reports, many trees got uprooted and fell on roads disrupting vehicular movements in the Phulbani town, including areas near the Kandhamal Collector and SP offices. Besides, electricity supply has also disrupted in the entire town due to snapping of power cables due to the thunderstorm. However, no casualty or injuries has so far been reported due to felling of trees.

Besides, Balangir public also experienced similar situation due to the thunderstorm since early this morning. Several large trees got uprooted and fell on roads affecting road traffic. Asbestos and tile roofs of a few houses were blown away under the impact of the strong wind. People in several parts of the district are also experiencing power cut.

The IMD, Bhubaneswar predicted that several places of coastal, north Interior and south interior Odisha are likely to experience light to moderate rain today.