# Bhubaneswar, Cuttack get 7-day rain and thunderstorm forecast 2026-08-20T09:10:58+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has forecast cloudy skies, rain and thunderstorms across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack over the next seven days, from August 20 to August 26. Temperatures in both cities are expected to range between 23°C and 35°C through the period. Bhubaneswar is forecast to stay slightly warmer, especially in the latter half of the week, with maximum temperatures reaching 35°C on August 24, 25 and 26. Cuttack’s maximum is likely to peak at 35°C on August 25 and 26. Both cities are expected to experience partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies with rain or thunderstorm activity on most days. Residents have been advised to stay cautious during thunderstorms and follow updates from the Meteorological Centre. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre issues a seven-day city-specific forecast every Thursday, aligning with IMD's standard medium-range outlook for district-level warnings. The forecast signals the onset of monsoon withdrawal over coastal Odisha, typically marked by thunderstorm activity. Over 18 lakh people live in the twin cities combined, making accurate rain and temperature projections critical for daily commuting and harvest planning in nearby farmlands. The next update on Thursday will show whether the cloud cover intensifies or clears, indicating the monsoon's retreat timeline. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Neutral report: straight forecast with no added framing or judgement. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, India Meteorological Department, Odisha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bhubaneswar-cuttack-get-7-day-rain-and-thunderstorm-forecast/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bhubaneswar-cuttack-get-7-day-rain-and-thunderstorm-forecast/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/