Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain and thundershower for as many as 17 districts of the state tonight.

Parts of Angul, Balasore, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Puri, Rayagada and Sundergarh will experience intense rainfall.

Such weather conditions are likely to prevail between 7 pm and 10 pm tonight, according to the latest weather bulletin.