Tag: Heat Wave

Tackling Heat Wave
Tackling heat wave: Give precautionary tips to school students, Odisha govt asks DEOs

In a letter, the department suggested several preventive measures that need to be undertaken by all Directors and District Education Officers (DEOs) to tackle the heat wave situation during the summer season.

  • Friday, 01 March 2024
Maximum Temperature Rises In Odisha
Hot and humid Odisha: 'Remain alert and prepared for heat-related illness'

It is likely that the maximum temperature will register a drop as several parts are likely to experience rainfall activities till February 26, 2024.

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Rising temperature linked to serious vision impairment among elderly
Rising temperature linked to serious vision impairment among elderly

The relationship between average temperature and severe vision impairment was strong regardless of age, sex, income, and education of participants.

  • Sunday, 02 July 2023
Union Min Mandaviya reviews preparedness for heat wave, 5-member team to visit states worst affected
Union Min Mandaviya reviews preparedness for heat wave, 5-member team to visit states worst affected

Mandaviya first chaired a high-level meeting here to review the country's preparedness amid the prevailing heat-wave situation in several states.

  • Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Heat Wave Conditions
Heatwave conditions to abate in Odisha from June 21: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday informed that the maximum temperature (Day temperature) is very likely to fall gradually by 3 to 5 degree Celsius during the next three days.

  • Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Heat Wave
Heat wave continues in Odisha; Bhubaneswar records 39.8 degree Celsius by 11:30 am

By 8:30 am, Jharsuguda district recorded the highest maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees, followed by 36.4 in Sambalpur.

  • Sunday, 18 June 2023
Intense heat wave to grip India
Odisha sizzles as 29 places record temperature over 40 degC, Sonepur boils at 45.7 degC

The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded 44.3 degrees Celsius and 42.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.

  • Saturday, 17 June 2023
27 die in Bihar of heatwave
27 die in Bihar of heatwave

On Saturday, Patna recorded a maximum temperature of 44.7 degrees Celsius. Sheikhpura was the hottest in the state at 45.1 degrees Celsius.

  • Saturday, 17 June 2023
Heatwave alert
Bhubaneswar records 44.4 degrees; IMD issues orange and yellow warning for heatwave in Odisha

The capital city of Bhubaneswar recorded 44.4 degree Celsius by 2:30 pm today. Jharsuguda town was the hottest place in the state as the maximum temperature shot up to 44.6 degrees by 2:30 pm today.

  • Friday, 16 June 2023
Severe Heatwave alert
IMD sounds severe heatwave alert for Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

In its advisory, the IMD said that the heat will be tolerable for the general public but it may cause some health concerns for the vulnerable ones- infants, elderly and sick persons. In a bid to beat the heat, people should keep themselves hydrated and avoid exposure to heat.

  • Friday, 16 June 2023
Heat Wave Alert
Heat wave conditions likely to prevail in some districts of Odisha: IMD

As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) over the districts of Odisha during the next five days.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Monsoon advancement
Conditions favourable for monsoon advancement, heatwave to continue in these states: IMD

The IMD predicted that heatwave conditions are likely to continue over East India during the next five days. Similarly, widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over northeast India during next five days.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Heatwave
Orange warning for heat wave, yellow alert for thunderstorm in Odisha

The IMD has predicted that there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) during the next five days at many places over the districts of Odisha.

  • Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Heatwave Alert
IMD issues Orange Warning for severe heat wave conditions in Odisha districts

“The maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 4-6 degrees C at a few places over the districts of Odisha during the next 5 days,” said IMD.

  • Monday, 12 June 2023
Heatwave alert
Bhubaneswar sizzles at 44.3 degree, mercury crosses 46 degree mark in Sambalpur

From 30 degree Celsius by 5.30 am and 88 per cent humidity level, the maximum temperature in the capital city of Bhubaneswar shot up to 41.6 degrees by 11:30 am. By 2: 30 pm, the mercury touched 43.8 degree Celsius, throwing life out of gear.

  • Monday, 12 June 2023
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