IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in Odisha, providing relief from extreme heat conditions

People walk through heavy rain on a city road, in Kolkata, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. | IMD Scientist Sanjeev Dwivedi told ANI, “The temperature yesterday was high, but the scenario is changing today... People are facing difficulty due to the heat conditions in adjacent areas. Rainfall and thunderstorms will occur in the coming time... A yellow warning has been issued for hot and humid weather.” Published - April 30, 2026 07:50 am IST