Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several districts of Odisha for the next five days. Wind speeds are likely to reach 30-40 kmph, with gusts of up to 50 kmph at isolated places.
According to the weather bulletin, valid until 8:30 am on October 31, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds are very likely at one or two places in 14 districts. These include Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
For the subsequent 24 hours, from October 31 to November 1, similar weather conditions are expected in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam districts.
The weather agency has forecast another spell of thunderstorms between November 1 and November 2 in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
The yellow warning will continue from November 2 to November 4, particularly in southern and coastal districts, including Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.
In view of the forecast, people have been advised to remain alert during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees and stay away from electric poles and exposed areas during lightning activity.
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