Odisha weather update: IMD issues four-day rain alert as monsoon retreats further

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a four-day rain alert for Odisha from Wednesday till September 17. The weather department has forecasted isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several parts of the state. The warning comes as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from more districts. A yellow warning has been issued for Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha and Puri...