Weather Alert / Rain And Thunderstorm Alert Issued For 27 Districts
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27 districts are likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning in the next 24 hours.
An orange warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak, where moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds of 50–60 km/h is expected.
A yellow warning has been declared for 24 districts
An orange warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak, where moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds of 50–60 km/h is expected.
A yellow warning has been declared for 24 districts
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5: After weeks of intense heat, Odisha is set to experience a change in weather patterns as Kalbaisakhi showers are expected to intensify from today.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across several districts, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching temperatures.
In Bhubaneswar, light drizzles have already been recorded, and the IMD has issued warnings for the next five days. Currently, three cities have reported temperatures above 40°C, with Talcher recording the highest at 40.2°C.
According to the IMD, 27 districts are likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning in the next 24 hours.
An orange warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak, where moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds of 50–60 km/h is expected.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning has been declared for 24 districts including Nuapada, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Sambalpur, Angul, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Khordha, Puri, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, and Nayagarh, where winds of 30–50 km/h may occur along with light to moderate rainfall.
Also read: IMD Predicts Thunderstorms In 19 Odisha Districts Within 24 Hours Amid Scorching Heat
On April 6, the warning extends to 26 districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur, in addition to those already listed. The IMD has advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms and lightning strikes.
The department has also predicted a drop of 2–3°C in temperatures over the next two days due to the impact of Kalbaisakhi. In the past 24 hours, rainfall was recorded at 13 stations, with Sundargarh’s Kurta receiving the highest at 37 mm.
This shift in weather is expected to provide temporary respite from the oppressive heat, though authorities urge people to remain alert to the risks associated with thunderstorms and strong winds.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across several districts, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching temperatures.
In Bhubaneswar, light drizzles have already been recorded, and the IMD has issued warnings for the next five days. Currently, three cities have reported temperatures above 40°C, with Talcher recording the highest at 40.2°C.
According to the IMD, 27 districts are likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning in the next 24 hours.
An orange warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak, where moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds of 50–60 km/h is expected.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning has been declared for 24 districts including Nuapada, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Sambalpur, Angul, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Khordha, Puri, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, and Nayagarh, where winds of 30–50 km/h may occur along with light to moderate rainfall.
Also read: IMD Predicts Thunderstorms In 19 Odisha Districts Within 24 Hours Amid Scorching Heat
On April 6, the warning extends to 26 districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur, in addition to those already listed. The IMD has advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms and lightning strikes.
The department has also predicted a drop of 2–3°C in temperatures over the next two days due to the impact of Kalbaisakhi. In the past 24 hours, rainfall was recorded at 13 stations, with Sundargarh’s Kurta receiving the highest at 37 mm.
This shift in weather is expected to provide temporary respite from the oppressive heat, though authorities urge people to remain alert to the risks associated with thunderstorms and strong winds.
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