Odisha braces for thunderstorms as yellow warning stays for 20 districts

Odisha is likely to see some relief from continuous rainfall from Friday onwards, though several regions may still face thunderstorms and lightning, according to the Meteorological Department.

A yellow warning has been issued for 20 districts, with forecasts of light to moderate rain, thunder, and winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph. These conditions are expected to continue until September 8, but there is no prediction of heavy rainfall during this period.

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Low-Pressure System Moving Away

The low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining east Madhya Pradesh is expected to shift further west-northwest within the next 24 hours. With the system drifting away, Odisha is unlikely to see significant rainfall impact in the coming days.

Flood Risk in Northern Odisha

However, districts bordering Jharkhand, including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda, could still witness thunderstorms and rain. With continuous showers in Jharkhand’s upper catchments, water levels in the Mahanadi, Budhabalanga, and Subarnarekha rivers are rising.

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The administration has been put on high alert, particularly in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Balasore, where flood-like situations could develop if rainfall intensifies further in Jharkhand.