Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued a nowcast warning for thunderstorm activity with lightning and light to moderate rain in six districts of Odisha within next three hours.
According to the alert issued at 06:55 am today, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rain, and wind speeds reaching 30-40 kmph (gusting up to 50 kmph) is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Cuttack (including Cuttack city), Khordha, Puri, Koraput, Keonjhar, and Balasore within the next three hours.
The IMD has specifically advised people to remain vigilant and monitor the weather for any worsening conditions. Residents, particularly in vulnerable areas, have been urged to move to safer locations to protect themselves from the risk of lightning strikes.
