Bhubaneswar: The nor’wester rain brought welcome relief to the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, providing a much-needed break from the scorching heatwave that had gripped the regions for days.
The strong winds and sudden drop in temperature have brought down the mercury, providing a cool breeze that has eased the discomfort caused by the intense heat.
The nor’wester, which hit the cities late at night, brought with it dark clouds and strong gusts of wind, causing temperatures to plummet. The sudden change in weather has been a welcome relief for the people, who were struggling to cope with the heatwave that had seen temperature soar to over 40 degrees Celsius.
The nor’wester rain that brought relief from the scorching heatwave also left a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly in the state capital. Strong gusts of wind accompanying the rain uprooted numerous trees, causing widespread damage to the urban landscape.
Branches snapped off, lying scattered on roads, creating hazardous conditions for commuters.
The nor’wester rain also had a significant impact on the power infrastructure, with electricity supply disrupted in many areas. Power lines snapped, and poles toppled, leaving thousands of households without electricity. Residents were forced to spend the night in darkness, waiting for the power to be restored.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms with rain and wind in several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh on Friday. Winds are expected to blow at a speed of 40-50 km per hour in these areas.
For April 12, the regional weather office has predicted thunderstorms with rain likely to occur in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar.
