First published 9/24/2026, 2:02:15 PM · Last updated 9/24/2026, 2:02:15 PM

Moderate Rain,Thunderstorm and Lightning with wind speed 40-50kmph is very likely to occur at many places over Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada in next 3 hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar forecasts moderate rain, thunderstorm, lightning, and winds of 40–50 km/h at many places across eight districts of Odisha within the next three hours. The bulletin advises following State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) guidelines.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe weather is expected across multiple districts in Odisha on a short time scale, and local authorities have issued guidance.

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Moderate Rain,Thunderstorm and Lightning with wind speed 40-50kmph is very likely to occur at many places over Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada in next 3 hours.

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