Extreme heat bakes Odisha, IMD says no respite for next 2 days

There will be no relief from the intense heatwave conditions in Odisha in the coming days as hot and discomfort weather is very likely to prevail for two more days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Monday.

According to a bulletin issued by the MeT office, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (day temperature) during the next two days and slight fall thereafter over the districts of Odisha.

“Maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by 4 to 6 degree Celsius at a few places over the districts of Odisha during next two days. Consequently, hot and discomfort weather likely during next 3 days. People are advised to take precautionary measures while going outside during 11 am to 3 pm,” the weather office tweeted.

Meanwhile, the IMD has issued Orange Warning for heatwave to severe heatwave condition at one or two places over the district of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir and Keonjhar, today.

Similarly, yellow warning for heatwave condition has been issued for Sundargarh, Nuapada,Kandhamal and Mayurbhanj.

Thunderstorm with lightning is also very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj today. MeT has issued yellow warning for these districts.

Meanwhile, Bhubaneswar recorded a temperature of 30 degree Celsius by 5.30 am today while humidity stands at 88 per cent.

In view of the intense heat wave conditions, the MeT has advised the farmers to continue irrigation activities in sugarcane, summer maize, pulses, other crops and vegetables. 

Besides, it also advised farmers to keep livestock and domestic animals in proper shelters to avoid heat exposure.