Bhubaneswar, March 23: Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places across coastal, northern, and southern Odisha till March 28, according to the Meteorological Department.

On March 23, a few areas in these regions may receive rainfall. Similarly, on March 27 and 28, several places in northern and southern Odisha are expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph.

Meanwhile, day temperatures are likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next four days. Paralakhemundi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 36.2°C, followed by Dhenkanal at 36.1°C, Bargarh at 35.8°C, and Titlagarh and Talcher at 35°C each.