Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Centre here has issued lightning and thunderstorm warning for six districts of Odisha today.

“Lightning and thunderstorm accompanied with intense rainfall would occur in Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal and Kendrapara districts till 6.30PM,” an IMD bulletin said.

Meanwhile, several places, including the capital city received moderate rainfall in the afternoon.

People have been advised not to venture out of home during this time and have been asked to take shelter in safe places.