Orange Alert in Odisha: IMD Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms, and Gusty Winds for Next Three Days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across Odisha from March 7 to March 10, 2026. Gusty winds are also expected in several regions.
On March 7, districts including Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Cuttack, and Khordha are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms.
An Orange Alert has been issued for March 8 in Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and wind speeds reaching 40–50 kmph.
Additionally, Yellow Alerts have been declared across multiple districts:
- March 7: 12 districts under warning.
- March 8: 24 districts under warning.
- March 9–10: Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara.
The IMD has cautioned residents to remain vigilant during thunderstorms and lightning activity, as humid conditions are also expected during this period.
