Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar on Saturday warned of rain and thunderstorm in 15 districts of Odisha.
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm with one or two intense spells of rain is very likely to occur over some parts of the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha (including Bhubaneswar city), Cuttack, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, and Kalahandi.
It may trigger water logging in low-lying areas and occasionally poor visibility and traffic disruption in urban areas. People have been advised to avoid movement in the affected area and do arrangements for drainage of excess water.
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is very likely to occur over some parts of the districts of Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Angul, Sambalpur, Deogarh, and Keonjhar. People are advised to keep a watch on the weather and accordingly move to safer places to protect from a lightning strike.
