The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed seven-day weather advisory for Odisha, warning of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hot, humid conditions across several districts of the state over the coming week.
Residents have been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorm activity and follow official safety guidelines, particularly in districts placed under yellow and orange warnings.
Rain And Thunderstorm Activity Expected Across Odisha
According to the IMD forecast, multiple districts are likely to experience intermittent rain and thunderstorm activity between May 18 and May 25, 2026.
The weather system is expected to impact both coastal and interior regions, with varying intensity of winds and lightning activity during the period.
Day 1 Forecast: May 18–19
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in districts including:
- Balasore
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur
- Kendrapara
- Cuttack
- Jagatsinghpur
- Puri
- Khordha
- Nayagarh
- Ganjam
- Gajapati
- Mayurbhanj
- Keonjhar
- Sundargarh
- Angul
- Dhenkanal
- Boudh
- Kalahandi
- Kandhamal
- Nabarangpur
- Rayagada
- Koraput
- Malkangiri
Yellow Warning Issued
The IMD has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 40–50 kmph in several districts including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Ganjam and Koraput.
Hot and humid weather conditions are also expected in parts of coastal and central Odisha.
Day 2 Forecast: May 19–20
Thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall are likely across most districts of Odisha.
A yellow warning remains in place for gusty winds of 40–50 kmph and humid weather conditions in isolated areas.
Day 3 Forecast: May 20–21
The IMD has issued an orange warning for stronger thunderstorm activity in northern coastal and adjoining districts.
Orange Warning Districts
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 50–60 kmph are likely over:
- Mayurbhanj
- Keonjhar
- Sundargarh
- Balasore
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur
- Kendrapara
Other districts may witness thunderstorms with winds of 40–50 kmph under yellow warning conditions.
Day 4 Forecast: May 21–22
An orange warning continues for:
- Mayurbhanj
- Keonjhar
- Balasore
- Bhadrak
These districts may experience intense thunderstorms and strong winds up to 60 kmph.
Yellow warnings remain active for other districts, where moderate thunderstorm activity and humid conditions are likely.
Day 5 Forecast: May 22–23
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are expected over several districts including:
- Balasore
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur
- Kendrapara
- Cuttack
- Jagatsinghpur
- Puri
- Khordha
- Nayagarh
- Ganjam
- Gajapati
- Mayurbhanj
- Keonjhar
- Sundargarh
- Angul
- Dhenkanal
Yellow warnings for lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph continue in isolated areas.
Day 6 Forecast: May 23–24
Rainfall and thunderstorm activity are likely over northern and coastal districts including:
- Mayurbhanj
- Keonjhar
- Balasore
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur
- Kendrapara
- Cuttack
- Jagatsinghpur
The IMD has warned of gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph in these areas.
Day 7 Forecast: May 24–25
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are likely to continue over northern coastal Odisha, while dry weather conditions may prevail across remaining districts.
IMD Advises Precautionary Measures
The weather agency has advised residents to:
- Avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms
- Stay indoors during lightning activity
- Secure loose outdoor objects
- Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather
- Follow updates issued by local authorities and the IMD
Fishermen and outdoor workers have also been advised to remain cautious during periods of strong winds and lightning activity.
The extended spell of rain and thunderstorms is expected to provide temporary relief from the prevailing heat and humid conditions in many parts of the state.
