As predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of Odisha experienced intense heat and humid conditions since early morning on Saturday.
The Capital city of Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 30.2 degree Celsius by 5:30 am today. What created more problems for the residents is the fact that the humidity level in Bhubaneswar also stood at 96 per cent.
On Friday, Jharsuguda district recorded the season’s highest maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees. The districts which recorded maximum temperature of over 44 degrees Celsius included Sonepur (44.8), Hirakud (44.7), Boudh (44.6) and Bolangir (44) degree Celsius.
As per the IMD, people in different parts of the state are likely to experience discomfort weather during the next four days.
“There will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) at many places over the districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days. The maximum temperature very likely to be above normal by 3-5 degree at a few places over the districts of Odisha,” said the IMD.