Bhubaneswar: The IMD Regional Meteorological Centre here has issued thunderstorm and rainfall alert for five districts of Odisha till 7.30 pm today.
As per the latest weather bulletin of the MeT department, the thunderstorm and rainfall condition will prevail in districts like Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Koraput and Ganjam.
Light to moderate thunderstorm, strong wind gusting from 30-40 kmph along with light rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over the alerted districts between 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm today, said the Weatherman.
People in the alerted districts have been cautioned against moving out of their houses during the extreme weather conditions and advised to take shelter in safe places to avoid eventualities.
Ms Kalinga