Bhubaneswar ( OT Webdesk): The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued a yellow warning for 17 districts in Odisha, forecasting potential Nor’wester (Kalbaisakhi) storms on Tuesday.
The warning includes thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, expected in the afternoon and evening.
The affected districts include Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Sonepur, Boudh, Sundargarh, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Gajapati.
Residents have been advised to exercise caution, particularly in open areas vulnerable to storm activity.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the extreme weather to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and an east-west trough spanning Punjab to Bangladesh.
The IMD has further issued an orange warning for several districts over the next five days, followed by a yellow warning from May 19 to May 24.
Local authorities urge residents to stay indoors during peak storm hours, secure loose objects, and prepare for possible disruptions due to heavy rain and strong winds.
