Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for twenty districts as a fresh western disturbance moves across the region. Residents should prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the next forty-eight hours.
Local authorities have advised farmers to secure their harvested crops and urged citizens to avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during the expected squalls. Wind speeds are predicted to reach up to fifty kilometers per hour in the most affected areas, potentially causing minor disruptions to traffic and power supply.
The rain spell is expected to bring a significant drop in maximum temperatures, providing temporary relief from the recent heat. However, the weather office has cautioned that the intensified moisture could lead to waterlogging in low-lying urban pockets. Emergency services remain on high alert to handle any situations arising from the sudden change in weather patterns. Under the current forecast, conditions are likely to stabilize by the end of the week as the system moves toward the eastern states.
IMD has also issued a thunderstorm and lightning warning for twenty districts as a volatile weather system moves across the region. Residents should prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty surface winds reaching speeds of forty to fifty kilometers per hour over the next forty-eight hours.
Specific alerts have been placed on coastal and northern districts where the intensity of the thunderstorms is expected to be highest. Local authorities have advised citizens to remain indoors during lightning activity and to avoid taking shelter under trees, near electric poles, or in open fields. Farmers are also urged to take necessary precautions to protect harvested crops from potential damage caused by sudden squalls.
The ongoing rain spell is expected to bring down day temperatures significantly, though the risk of temporary waterlogging in low-lying urban areas remains high. Emergency services have been positioned to respond to any disruptions in power or transport. According to the latest forecast, the thunderstorm activity is likely to persist through the middle of the week before the weather begins to stabilize across the state.