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The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, issued a series of weather warnings for Odisha, predicting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across multiple districts till August 25.

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar also alerted local administrations to remain vigilant against possible flooding, waterlogging and landslides in vulnerable regions.

For Wednesday, the IMD placed Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur under a yellow warning.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in these areas, with wind speed expected to reach 30-40 kmph. The de...