As per the IMD, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the districts of Odisha.
Devotees visiting Puri Srimandir are facing severe discomfort due to a prolonged heatwave in Odisha. Despite some efforts like sprinkling water and using white paint to reflect heat, the measures are deemed inadequate, especially for the elderly and children. Resentment is growing among visitors as they endure long waits under harsh conditions.
IMD officials informed that the mercury was also nearing the 40 degree mark in two other places- Keonjhar (39.6) and Sambalpur (39) by 11:30 am today.
Bhubaneswar experiences severe heat with temperatures crossing 43 degrees Celsius, triggering an IMD-issued orange warning for a severe heat wave across Odisha. No cooling relief is expected soon, with predictions of further temperature increases.
The health director said, "We have reports of about 89 cases from 16 districts pertaining to sunstroke and heat-related illness. The patients are being treated at different hospitals. Sundargarh has so far reported the highest number of cases at 41."
Bhubaneswar recorded its hottest day of 2024 with temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius, despite cloudy conditions. The IMD predicts fluctuating temperatures and potential thunderstorms in several districts of Odisha over the coming days.
Baripada was followed by Nuapada which recorded 44 degrees, as per IMD reports. People in twin cities – Cuttack and Bhubaneswar – experienced sizzling heat today as the mercury soared to 41.4 degrees in the two cities.
As per the IMD, Bhubaneswar, temperature rose to 41.8 degrees in Hirakuda and Rourkela while it was 41.7 degrees in Sambalpur followed by 41.6 degrees in Bhubaneswar and Chandbali. Balasore recorded 40. 6 degrees.
The IMD issued an orange warning for severe heatwave conditions and a yellow warning for thunderstorms across various districts of Odisha. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate, initially maintaining the current highs before dropping slightly.
Odisha experiences intense heat with temperatures soaring up to 41 degrees Celsius in Jharsuguda and Keonjhar before noon. Bhubaneswar and other regions also face severe heat, although a slight relief is expected soon, as IMD predicts a temperature drop due to upcoming thunderstorms.
Temperature crossed 45 degrees Celsius in Odisha on Saturday as the heat wave intensified across the state.
The Odisha government on Friday confirmed that one person has so far died of sunstroke this season.
As per the data shared by IMD, 10 places in Odisha recorded maximum temperature of 43 degrees or above.
People should refrain from moving out under the scorching heat during the peak hours of the day (around 1100 IST-1500 IST).
Madhabananda Nayak, a resident of Lamtaput in Koraput, alleged that most of the time they have to suffer due to undeclared power cuts by the distribution company. “Life has become miserable due to heat and power cuts,” he fumed.
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