First published 9/21/2026, 9:49:16 PM · Last updated 9/21/2026, 9:49:16 PM

Moderate Thunderstorms, Lightning and Rain with surface wind 30-40kmph is very likely to occur at a few places over Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Rayagada in next 3 hours.

Issuer: Odisha-SDMA. Severe thunderstorms with lightning, rain and surface winds of 30–40 km/h are expected at a few places across seven districts of Odisha (Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Rayagada) within the next 3 hours. The bulletin advises following SDMA guidelines. (Published 2026-09-21T17:08:41Z)

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: 2/10The 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The official Odisha-SDMA bulletin classifies the event severity as 'Severe' and issues an expected/urgent warning for seven districts in Odisha; the notice advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Moderate Thunderstorms, Lightning and Rain with surface wind 30-40kmph is very likely to occur at a few places over Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Rayagada in next 3 hours.

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