IMD Issues Nowcast Alert For Rain, Thunderstorms In 8 Odisha Districts

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a nowcast warning for eight districts of Odisha, predicting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder within the next three hours.

According to the IMD bulletin issued at 1 pm, light to moderate rain with lightning and thunder is very likely at one or two places in Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts.

The weather department has advised residents of the affected districts to remain alert, keep a close watch on changing weather conditions and take necessary precautions.

People have also been advised to avoid open spaces during thunderstorm activity and move to safer shelters to minimise the risk of lightning strikes.