Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather warnings for Odisha, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in several districts under the influence of the cyclone.

For Day 1, valid until 8.30 am on October 30, a Red Warning has been issued for Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and winds reaching 60-80 kmph, with gusts up to 90 kmph.

Winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, are likely in Bargarh, Subarnapur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kandhamal, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh. Several coastal and interior districts may experience thunderstorms and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.

A Yellow Warning has also been issued for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Deogarh, where heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected.

For Day 2, from 8.30 am on October 29 to 8.30 am on October 30, an Orange Warning has been issued for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda and Bargarh, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

A Yellow Warning covers Balasore, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur, Nuapada and Balangir, where heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are likely. Residents are advised to remain alert and follow official weather advisories.

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