India, Feb. 24 -- Following a yellow warning issued by the Meteorological Department for five districts, the Odisha government has placed the respective district administrations on alert, with the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) directing officials to remain prepared to handle any eventuality.

The SRC has instructed officials to keep the administrative machinery ready and advise residents to closely monitor weather conditions and take safe shelter during thunderstorm activity.

District administrations have also been asked to submit reports on any damage caused by thunderstorms, lightning, or rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning ...