Tag: Heat Wave

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. 

As for the violation of MCC, the CEO said that common people have brought more allegations via the C-Vigil platform. “We have received 3,800 complaints via C-Vigil from common citizens,” he said.

Moreover, Orange Warning has been issued to as many as four districts in the State for tomorrow.

A fresh western disturbance as a cyclonic circulation lies over Iran and the neighbourhood in middle and upper tropospheric levels which is likely to affect Northwest India from April 18, 2024.

The IMD forecasts a significant temperature rise in Odisha, with expected increases of 2-3°C, reaching over 40°C in many areas. An orange warning for severe heatwaves has prompted the closure of all schools in the state until April 20, 2024.