Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow nowcast warning for parts of Odisha, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in five districts.

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The weather alert was issued at 11:30 am on Saturday, with the IMD predicting rainfall and thunderstorm activity at one or two places over Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Balangir, Bargarh and Angul during the following three hours.

Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain alert as weather conditions may change rapidly during the warning period.

People are also advised to take basic precautions during thunderstorms, particularly by avoiding open areas and taking shelter inside safe buildings when lightning activity occurs.

The latest alert comes as parts of Odisha continue to experience intermittent rainfall and changing weather conditions.

Authorities and residents have been advised to monitor subsequent weather updates issued by the IMD.