The India Meteorological Department on Thursday issued Yellow warning for seven districts in Odisha in view of the on-going heat wave conditions.
As per a bulletin issued by the weather office, the heat wave condition is likely to prevail over some districts till March 18.
The districts for which Yellow warning has been issued include - Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Subarnapur, Boudh, Bolangir, Angul and Nayagarh.
Besides, the weather office also advised vulnerable people to take necessary measures for hot weather while going outside during the noon time.
Forecast for Odisha during next five days:
Day-1 to Day-3 (Valid up to 0830 Hrs 1ST of 20.03.2022): Dry weather is most likely to prevail over the districts of Odisha.
Day-4 & Day-S (Valid from 0830 Hrs 1ST of 20.03.22 to 0830 Hrs 1ST of 22.03.22): Light to moderate rainfall activity over some districts of Odisha
Maximum Temperature Forecast: No large change in Maximum temperature (Day temperature) during the next two days and fall by 2 to 3 °C thereafter over the districts of Odisha.