Overview

• A middle-aged farmer in Puri district's Satyabadi block was killed by lightning while working in a field during Friday's thunderstorms.
• Bhubaneswar received 26.2 mm of rainfall within 90 minutes, leading to significant waterlogging in low-lying areas and uprooted trees across the city.
• Over 100 trees were uprooted in Cuttack's Banki area, blocking roads to Bhubaneswar and hampering mobility in the region.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak districts, warning of continued thunderstorms and heavy rains until Saturday morning.
• Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh has directed all districts to remain on high alert, with emergency and energy teams working to clear roads and restore power.