An Odisha rain alert has been issued for November 3 and 4, with the weather department warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and winds reaching up to 70 kmph in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam districts as Cyclone Murusu affects the region.
The five districts have been placed under an orange warning for November 3. Rainfall in these areas is expected to be accompanied by lightning and thunder, while sustained winds may reach 50 to 60 kmph, with gusts touching 70 kmph in some locations, according to a report by The Samaja – Bhubaneswar.
The warning covers a largely hilly and rural part of southern Odisha, where intense rainfall and strong winds can affect road connectivity, electricity infrastructure and access to essential services. The supplied report does not provide details of specific closures, evacuations or disruption advisories issued by district administrations.
Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Puri and Khordha are also expected to receive heavy rainfall on November 3. These districts may experience winds of 50 to 60 kmph, with gusts reaching 70 kmph at isolated locations. The alert places both southern districts and the wider region around Bhubaneswar and Puri under a weather-related risk window.
For November 4, the weather department has again issued an orange warning for very heavy rainfall in Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati and Ganjam. Winds in these districts are expected to remain between 50 and 60 kmph, with localised gusts of up to 70 kmph.
The warning indicates that the immediate challenge for local authorities will be managing the combined effects of intense rain, lightning and high winds rather than rainfall alone. Urban and semi-urban areas in the affected districts may need to monitor drainage, electricity supply and road conditions, while transport operators and residents in exposed areas face the possibility of weather-related disruption. No specific administrative measures were included in the source report.
The alert also highlights the operational importance of district-level preparedness during cyclone-linked weather systems. The affected districts include locations with dispersed settlements and road networks that connect remote areas to district headquarters. Maintaining communication, power and access routes becomes more difficult when heavy rainfall coincides with strong gusts, although the report does not identify any damage or service interruption at the time of publication.
The orange warnings remain in force for the specified districts and dates. Residents and authorities are expected to follow further advisories issued by the weather department and local administrations as the system develops.
