The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in several districts of Odisha. The weather department has also predicted gusty winds with speeds reaching 40-50 kmph and hailstorms over the next two days.
Safety Advisory for Residents and Farmers
In light of this forecast, people are advised to stay alert, seek safe shelter during thunderstorms, and follow traffic advisories, especially in urban areas. Farmers are urged to use hail nets to protect their crops and vegetables from potential damage.
Temperature Outlook
Despite the severe weather warnings, no significant changes are expected in the minimum (night) temperatures across Odisha in the next 4-5 days.
Detailed Weather Forecast
Day 1 (Until 8:30 AM, February 20, 2025)
- Orange Warning (Severe Alert): Thunderstorms with lightning, strong winds (40-50 kmph), and hailstorms are expected in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Balasore.
- Yellow Warning (Stay Alert): Thunderstorms with lightning may also occur in Dhenkanal, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, and Cuttack.
Day 2 (From 8:30 AM, February 20 to 8:30 AM, February 21, 2025)
- Orange Warning: Severe thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and hailstorms are expected in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Sundargarh, Jajpur, and Dhenkanal.
- Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning may also affect Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh, Khurda, Puri, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
Day 3 (From 8:30 AM, February 21 to 8:30 AM, February 22, 2025)
- Yellow Warning: Isolated thunderstorms with lightning are expected in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar.
Day 4 (From 8:30 AM, February 22 to 8:30 AM, February 23, 2025)
- Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds (40-50 kmph), and hailstorms are likely in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur.
Final Advice
Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and take necessary safety measures. Farmers should protect their crops, and commuters should stay updated on traffic advisories. Stay safe and prepared for the changing weather conditions.
