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The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued a yellow warning for 17 districts of Odisha, forecasting the impact of Kalbaisakhi (Nor'wester storms) on Tuesday.

According to a bulletin issued by the weather office, a yellow alert has been issued for Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Sonepur, Boudh, Sundargarh, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Gajapati.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely to occur at one or two places in these districts during afternoon and evening hours. Wind speeds are expected to reach 40-50 kmph d...