Bhubaneswar, July 9: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for several districts in Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall at isolated places from July 10 to July 15.

According to the IMD, residents in the affected districts have been advised to remain alert as adverse weather conditions may disrupt normal life and pose risks to people, livestock, and property.

On July 10, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 40-50 kmph are likely at one or two places in Balasore and Bhadrak districts. Strong winds of similar intensity are also expected at isolated places in Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghapur, Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, and Nayagarh. Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are likely over Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj.

On July 11, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Balasore, Bhadrak, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Boudh districts.

The forecast for July 12 indicates similar weather conditions over Balasore, Bhadrak, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds likely at isolated places.

On July 13, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are likely to affect Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Boudh, and Balangir districts.

The yellow warning continues on July 14, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected across Balasore, Bhadrak, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Boudh, and Balangir districts. In addition, heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.

OnJuly 15, the IMD has forecastheavy rainfallat one or two places inKeonjharandMayurbhanjdistricts.

The weather agency has urged people to exercise caution, particularly during outdoor activities, as lightning and strong winds can pose serious hazards. Farmers, fishermen, and those working in open areas have been advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and avoid venturing out during adverse conditions.