Eight districts in Odisha are under an orange alert due to an expected spell of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning tonight. The IMD’s recent advisory, released at 9:55 PM, specifically mentions Balangir, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Khurdha, Nuapada, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh. Residents in these areas should prepare for moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and potential wind gusts reaching 30-40 kmph over the next three hours.
