Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several districts of Odisha for the next five days, cautioning people about possible adverse weather conditions.

According to the latest weather bulletin, valid until 8:30 am on October 31, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, are likely at isolated places in 14 districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Ganjam and Gajapati.

Between October 31 and November 1, similar weather conditions are expected in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam districts.

The warning will continue from November 1 to November 2 in several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Puri, Khordha, Ganjam and Rayagada.

For November 2-3 and November 3-4, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.

The weather agency has advised people to remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles.

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