Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of rainfall and thunderstorm warnings for Odisha from August 30 to September 3, with Red and Orange Warnings in several districts as heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across the state.
For August 30, a Red Warning has been issued for Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kendrapada and Mayurbhanj, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at a few places, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. An Orange Warning has been issued for Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal and Kendujhar. Several other districts are under Yellow Warning for heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are also likely in northern and coastal districts.
On August 31, the Red Warning will continue for Baleshwar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj, with extremely heavy rainfall possible at isolated places. Bhadrak, Jajpur, Cuttack, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul and Dhenkanal are under Orange Warning, while several districts remain under Yellow Warning. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds are also forecast.
For September 1, an Orange Warning has been issued for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur and Nuapada. On September 2, Jharsuguda and Bargarh are under Orange Warning, while Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Nuapada and Balangir remain under Yellow Warning.
On September 3, a Yellow Warning for heavy rainfall is in force for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Nuapada and Balangir. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely across several districts.
Authorities and residents have been advised to remain alert and follow the latest weather advisories issued by the IMD.
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