Bhubaneswar, March 19: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office has issued a directive to district Collectors across Odisha, advising them to stay vigilant as thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds, and hail are forecasted over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The Collectors have been instructed to remain on high alert and promptly report any damage caused by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, hailstorms, or lightning to the state government, the SRC stated in an official release.
The IMD has predicted that various regions in Odisha will likely experience thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds, and hail till March 23, 2025.