The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed seven-day weather advisory for Odisha, warning residents of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hot, humid conditions across several districts. Citizens are urged to stay alert, take necessary precautions, and follow official safety guidelines.
Day 1: 18–19 May 2026 (Up to 0830 IST)
Weather: Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms likely at one or two places over districts including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
Yellow Warning (Be Aware): Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph over Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
Hot and humid conditions at isolated places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Angul, Sonepur, and Boudh.
Day 2: 19–20 May 2026
Weather: Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms likely at one or two places across all districts.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with gusty winds 40–50 kmph and isolated hot, humid conditions similar to Day 1.
Day 3: 20–21 May 2026
Weather: Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms at one or two places across all districts.
Orange Warning (Be Prepared to Take Action):
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds 50–60 kmph over Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Kendrapara.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with gusty winds 40–50 kmph at isolated places over other districts; hot and humid conditions over Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Angul, Sonepur, and Boudh.
Day 4: 21–22 May 2026
Orange Warning: Thunderstorms with gusty winds 50–60 kmph over Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, and Bhadrak.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with gusty winds 40–50 kmph and hot, humid conditions over remaining districts.
Day 5: 22–23 May 2026
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms at one or two places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Angul, and Dhenkanal.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds 40–50 kmph; hot and humid conditions in isolated areas.
Day 6: 23–24 May 2026
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are likely at Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorms with gusty winds 40–50 kmph in the affected districts.
Day 7: 24–25 May 2026
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are likely at Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur; dry weather is expected in other districts.