Heavy Rain To Lash Odisha For Next Two Days; Orange, Yellow Warnings Issued

by Hemanta Pande

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms with lightning, are likely to lash several districts in Odisha over the next two days, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

Bhubaneswar, Mar 19: Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms with lightning, are likely to lash several districts in Odisha over the next two days, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

The IMD’s weather forecast for Odisha during next two days is as follows:

Day 1 (Valid Upto 8.30 AM of May 20)

Orange Warning (Be Prepared)

Thunderstorm with lightning, and gusty surface wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph and hail are very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, and Jajpur. Also hail is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nayagarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Balangir, Sonepur, and Boudh.

Also thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall (7cm to 11cm) are very likely at one or two places over the districts of Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal,Dhenkanal, and Jajpur.

Yellow Warning(To be updated)
Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph are very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur,Khordha, Puri, Ganjam, Nuapada, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, and Sundargarh, and thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the rest districts of the State.

Day 2 (Valid from 8.30 AM of May 20 to 8.30 AM of May 21)

Orange Warning (Be Prepared)

Thunderstorm with lightning, and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph are very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Khordha, Nayagarh, Puri. Also heavy rainfall (7cm to 11cm) at one or two places is likely over districts of Khordha, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack and Nayagarh.

Yellow Warning(To be updated)

Thunderstorms with lightning are very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.

People have been advised to keep watch on weather and take safe shelter during the thunderstorm activity to protect from lightning and follow traffic advisories in urban areas. Besides, farmers have been advised to use hail nets to protect vegetables and crops from hail.

Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall has occurred at many places in the State in the last 24 hours.

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Bhubaneswar, Apr 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should get an opportunity to serve Odisha.

The Prime Minister said the pride and dignity of Odisha is being destroyed, and the BJP should be given a chance to serve the state.

PM Modi said this during an interview with a news channel, while responding to a question related to Odisha.

Speaking on the BJP's relationship with BJD in Odisha, PM Modi said: "The BJD has given support to us at the Centre on the basis of issues. There are many other parties who have provided us issue-based support too."

PM Modi also said that the BJP has no truck with the BJD in Odisha.

"The pride of Odisha and Odia language is at stake. I don't think Odia people will tolerate this for a long time. Odisha has so many resources that it could have become the richest state in the country today," PM Modi added.

He said every Odia has the aspiration regarding Odisha to become the richest state.

Notably, Assembly and Lok Sabha elections will be held simultaneously in Odisha in four phases from May 13 to June 1. The results will be out on June 4.

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NTR Jr bonds with Ranbir-Alia, Hrithik-Saba over dinner

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Mumbai, April 29: Amid his ongoing 'War 2' shoot in Mumbai alongside Hrithik Roshan, actor NTR Jr has been making sure to bond with other members of Bollywood as well.

On Sunday night, NTR Jr and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi met with couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and filmmakers Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji. Hrithik also joined them with his girlfriend Saba Azad.
They all met over a casual and intimate dinner.

In the visuals captured by the paps, Ranbir and NTR Jr could be seen stepping out of a black SUV. Before entering the restaurant's premises, they looked behind and waited for Ranbir's wife Alia to join them. Following her closely in the other car were filmmakers Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji.

Hrithik and Saba joined them later. They walked hand-in-hand as they entered the venue.

The stars opted for casual wear and kept it simple. Ranbir and NTR Jr were seen twinning in black. Karan also opted for black. Alia wore an off-shoulder yellow dress, exuding summer vibes.

This is the first time that Karan and NTR Jr were spotted since Karan announced he has got the north theatrical distribution rights for the latter's 'Devara'.

Earlier this month, Karan took to Instagram and announced his partnership with the team of 'Devara'. He revealed that Dharma Productions and AA Films have acquired the rights for the North India theatrical distribution of 'Devara' that stars NTR Jr along with Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles.

"A mass hurricane of grandeur entertainment is closer than ever before. Honoured and extremely grateful to be a part of - Man of Masses Jr NTR's Devara. We are extremely thrilled and proud to announce our partnership for the north theatrical distribution rights for the next big cinematic experience in Indian cinema," he wrote, adding a picture from his meeting with NTR Jr.

Team 'Devara' also confirmed the same on their social media stating, "Happy to join forces with the dynamic distributors of our country, Karan Johar and AA Films for the North India theatrical distribution of #Devara! Looking forward to a thunderous release on 10th October 2024!"

While NTR Jr's 'Devara' is scheduled to be out on October 10, the release date of 'War 2' has not been announced yet.

'War 2' is being directed by Ayan Mukerji, who is best known for his films 'Wake Up Sid', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and 'Brahmastra'.

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Odisha: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hold roadshow

by Manisha Das

Jharsuguda, April 29: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai along with Union Minister and BJP candidate Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday held a roadshow in Odisha's Jharsuguda ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Dharmendra Pradhan, who is the BJP candidate from Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency, is contesting elections after a gap of 15 years. Sambalpur goes to the polls on May 25.

Later in the day, speaking to reporters here, CM Sai said, "A roadshow was done today. I was also invited... It was a historic roadshow. The BJP will perform well in Odisha. We will win the maximum Lok Sabha seats here... The BJP will for the government here..."

Union Minister Pradhan said, "The CM of Chhattisgarh lead the grand program of the BJP today. There is a Modi wave in the country and in Odisha. All 21 seats in Odisha will be won by the BJP..."

Earlier in the day, former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Reena Tanty and her husband, Motilal Tanty joined the BJP in the presence of Dharmendra Pradhan.

Taking to his official X handle, Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed Motilal Tanty and Reena Tanty and said that a new chapter has started in the politics of Odisha.

He said, "A new chapter in Odisha politics! At the merger festival held in Sambalpur, I welcome Motilal Tanty and Reena Tanty to the party. A few days ago, Prabodh Tirkee, former captain of the Indian hockey team, the glory of Odisha, also joined our team at the Sonepur Vijaya Sangam Sabha. A new chapter has started in the politics of Odisha with the involvement of these three organisers and individuals representing the tribal society."

Assembly and Lok Sabha elections will be held simultaneously in Odisha in four phases, starting from Phase One on May 13, Phase Two on May 20, Phase Three on May 25 and the final Phase on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) got the maximum number of seats, followed by the BJP and the Congress. The BJD won 12 seats, the BJP finished a close second at 8 seats and the Congress bagged just a lone seat. (ANI)

The counting of votes will be done on June 4.

(ANI)

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