The Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Odisha for the next 24 hours. An orange alert has been issued for 12 districts, including Cuttack, Khordha, and Mayurbhanj, with wind speeds reaching up to 60 km/h. A yellow alert applies to the remaining 18 districts. Rainfall is expected to continue for the next 7 days, providing relief from the heat as temperatures may drop by 2-4 degrees. Experts warn that El Niño might lead to irregular monsoon patterns this year, with June already recording a 42% deficit in rainfall. https://argusnews.in/odisha/odisha-rain-thunderstorm-orange-alert-12-districts-weather-update #creator program