IMD issues orange warning for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds up to 50 kmph in Odisha

A cyclonic circulation lies over south Jharkhand while yesterday’s trough from northeast Bihar to north Odisha has become less marked, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday.

As per the previous forecast, the maximum or day temperature is very likely to fall by 4-6 degrees C during the next 3-4 days in Odisha. The fall in the maximum temperature would be mainly due to Nor’wester in different parts of the state in the coming days.

The IMD has also issued an orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in different parts of Odisha.

Weather Forecast

Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 07.05.2024)

Orange Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 KMPH and hailstorm is very likely to occur over the districts of Ganjam, Nayagarh, Khordha, Puri.

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Day 2 (Valid from hrs IST of 07.05.2024 upto 0830 hrs IST of 08.05.2024)

Orange Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 KMPH and heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal.

Day 3 (Valid from hrs IST of 08.05.2024 upto 0830 hrs IST of 09.05.2024)

Orange Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 KMPH and heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal.