Tag: Thunderstorm Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of Odisha over the next 48 hours. A yellow warning has been issued, with surface winds expected to reach 40-50 kmph along the North Odisha coast.

Five individuals died from lightning strikes in Odisha's Bargarh and Balangir districts, with three fatalities under a tree and two in a paddy field. The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the victims' families and ensured free treatment for the injured.

The cyclonic circulation over the west-central Bay of Bengal adjoining Coastal Andhra Pradesh has become less marked, said IMD.

The IMD issued a 'yellow warning' for several districts in Odisha, predicting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds up to 40 kmph, alongside heavy rainfall. This alert follows recent rains that relieved hot conditions in areas including Bhubaneswar.

Odisha faces delayed monsoon onset, causing prolonged hot and humid weather. The IMD forecasts potential advancement of the southwest monsoon and predicts thunderstorms and significant rainfall across various districts in the coming days.

The coastal districts will also experience hot and humid conditions. However, there is a possibility of increase in the rainfall activities from June 17, informed IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre director Manorama Mohanty.

There would be a gradual rise in maximum temperature (day temperature) by 2 to 3 degrees C during the next 3 days and no large change is expected thereafter at many places over the districts of Odisha.

Thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 KMPH is also likely in different parts of Odisha

As per the IMD, the thunderstorm activities are likely to continue in Odisha for the next few days.

The IMD has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across various districts of Odisha until May 13, 2024. Significant rainfall and a drop in temperatures are expected, providing relief from the intense heat.

Odisha experiences a significant drop in maximum temperatures due to Nor'wester rains, with Koraput recording the highest rainfall at 24 mm. IMD forecasts continued thunderstorms and no rise in temperatures over the next five days.

Odisha experiences a significant cooldown with temperatures expected to drop by 5-6 degrees over the next three days due to Nor'wester activities. The IMD has issued orange and yellow warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across several districts.

As per the prediction by IMD, several parts of the State will witness Nor’wester triggered rainfalls till May 10. Under its effect, daytime temperature in most parts of the State will record a fall by four to six degree Celsius in the next three to four days.

The IMD has issued an orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph across various districts in Odisha. The maximum temperature in the state is expected to drop by 4-6 degrees C in the coming days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts strong gusty winds, reaching 40-50 kmph, along the North Odisha coast from May 6 to May 8. Fishermen are advised to avoid the sea during this period. A rise in thunderstorm activities may lower temperatures by 3-5 degrees.