Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Odisha, warning of moderate to heavy rain or thundershowers with lightning in the next few hours. The districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendujhar are likely to be affected within the next two hours.
Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert and keep a close watch on the weather for worsening conditions. In case of lightning strikes, people are recommended to move to safer places immediately.
Additionally, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning are expected at one or two places over the rest of the districts in Odisha within the next three hours. People are urged to remain cautious and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety