Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) regional centre has issued thunderstorm and lightning alert for Gajapati, Ganjam and Khurda districts of Odisha till 6.30 pm today.

According to the latest satellite image, the Met office has reported the possibility of thunderstorm with lightning and light rainfall at one or two places over these districts between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm.

The people of these areas have been cautioned to stay indoors and take shelter in buildings and other safe locations as a precautionary measure.