Bhubaneswar, April 25 -- The IMD has predicted a fresh spell of rain/thunderstorm in Odisha starting April 26 (Saturday).

As per the prediction, thunderstorm with lightning may continue in some parts of Odisha till April 30. A few districts in Odisha may witness hailstorm and heavy rainfall during the next four days, said the IMD.

The rainfall activities are likely to bring respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions across the state.

April 26: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Ganjam, Koraput and Mayurbhanj in the afternoon/evening hours of April 26.

April 27: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wi...