Bhubaneswar, Oct. 14 -- India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a four-day rain alert for Odisha from Wednesday till September 17. The weather department has forecasted isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several parts of the state.

The warning comes as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from more districts.

A yellow warning has been issued for Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha and Puri for Wednesday. The IMD has also forecast rainfall in eight districts on September 15.

On September 16, six districts in southern and coastal Odisha are likely to receive rain, while eight districts are expected to experience rainfall on September 17.

The IMD has forecasted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light...