Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning for five districts of Odisha, including twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, till 3 pm on Wednesday.

Light to moderate rain or thundershower with lightning and gusty surface wind 30-40 kmph may occur at a few places in the districts of Khurda (including Bhubaneswar city), Cuttack (including Cuttack city), Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur in next 2 hour. ADVERTISEMENT

People are advised to keep a watch on the weather and move to safer places to protect themselves from lightning strikes.

Meanwhile, Cyclone Montha has been gradually losing strength over land after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast late last night. It is likely to weaken into a deep depression and further into depression during the day

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