Bhubaneswar:  The Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar issued thunderstorm and lightning alert for three districts till 7.30 pm today.

The warning was issued for Rayagada, Koraput and Gajapati till 7:30 PM today. People of these districts have been advised to remain alert and stay indoors between 5 pm and 7.30 pm today to avoid any eventuality.

The MeT warns of thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty wind and light rainfall at one or two places over the districts of Rayagada, Koraput and Gajapati till 7:30 PM today.