February 20th 2025.
The city of Bhubaneswar is currently facing a potential threat as the India Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms and lightning in the state of Odisha for the next three days, until Sunday. In light of this forecast, the Odisha government has issued an alert for at least 25 districts in the state.
Early on Thursday morning, there was light to moderate rainfall in various places, including Bhubaneswar and the districts along the north coast of Odisha. Some other districts also experienced rainfall during this time. In response to this, the Special Relief Commissioner's office has sent a letter to all district collectors, instructing them to be prepared for any potential consequences.
According to the IMD, there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and even hail in the districts of Odisha from February 20 to 23. As a precautionary measure, people are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take shelter in case of a thunderstorm to protect themselves from lightning. Additionally, the authorities have also advised the public to follow traffic advisories in urban areas. Farmers have been advised to regulate their harvesting activities and use hail nets to protect their crops.
The IMD has also reported that a trough from Gangetic West Bengal to Telangana is now running from north Bangladesh to Telangana, passing through Gangetic West Bengal, central Odisha, and southern Chhattisgarh. In light of this, the weather office has cautioned that there may be minor damage to unsecured structures, banana trees, and ripe paddy crops in districts such as Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, and Angul.
The IMD has also stated that there may be light to moderate rainfall in different parts of the state until the morning of February 25. However, there will not be a significant change in the night temperature for the next 4-5 days. It is important for the public to stay informed and take necessary precautions during this time.
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