Bhubaneswar: Nine district of Odisha are likely to experience lashing rainfall and thunderstorm tonight, according to forecast of Indian Meteorological Department.

Many places in Cuttack, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kandhamal, Kendrapara, Khordha (including Bhubaneswar) and Rayagada will witness intense spells of rainfall.

Moderate thunderstorm is also likely in these areas, as per the latest weather bulletin.

Such weather conditions are likely between 7:45 pm and 10:45 pm tonight.