Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department has issued a nowcast warning for 13 districts of Odisha, forecasting light rain with thunderstorms over the next three hours.
According to the bulletin issued at 1:10 pm today, thunderstorms with light rain are very likely to occur in Bargarh, Sonepur, Bhadrak, Angul, Jajpur, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Boudh, Nabarangapur, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Balangir and Kandhamal districts.
The IMD has advised people in the affected districts to keep a watch on weather conditions and plan accordingly for their safety. Residents have been urged to avoid open areas during thunderstorm activity and take necessary precautions.
The warning comes amid ongoing heavy rainfall and flood situation in several parts of the state due to a slow-moving low-pressure system.
