Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Ten Odisha Districts Within Hours

At about 1:20 pm on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a nowcast warning that a brief spell of light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, could touch one or two locations in ten districts of Odisha within the next three hours.

The districts named in the alert are Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Jajpur, Kendujhar, Koraput, Rayagada and Nabarangpur. The department says the weather will be patchy – meaning you might see a sudden downpour in one corner while the next village stays dry.

Officials are urging people to keep an eye on the sky, especially if you’re planning to travel or hold outdoor activities. It’s sensible to postpone anything that can wait and, if you’re already out, to seek shelter as soon as you hear the first rumble of thunder.

While the rain isn’t expected to be severe, the accompanying lightning can pose a risk, particularly in open fields or near tall structures. So, a quick check of local updates on your phone or radio could make a difference.

In short, stay alert, stay safe, and let the weather pass without it catching you off‑guard.