Bhubaneswar, June 6 -- Several parts of Odisha are set to witness continued Kalbaisakhi activity, with the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar warning of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds till June 10.

The weather office has issued an Orange Warning for eight districts for the next 24 hours amid forecasts of intense weather conditions.

According to the forecast, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Balasore are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds blowing at speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.

The Meteorological Department has advised caution in the affected districts as Kalbaisakhi conditions are expected to remain active. The Orange Warning ...