IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in Odisha, providing relief from extreme heat conditions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) forecasted that rainfall and thunderstorms will likely occur in the next few days in Odisha and said that people are facing difficulties due to the sweltering heat.

IMD Scientist Sanjeev Dwivedi told ANI, “The temperature yesterday was high, but the scenario is changing today… People are facing difficulty due to the heat conditions in adjacent areas. Rainfall and thunderstorms will occur in the coming time… A yellow warning has been issued for hot and humid weather.”