Heat wave continues in Odisha; Bhubaneswar records 39.8 degree Celsius by 11:30 am

There seems to be no respite from the heatwave conditions as the maximum temperature continues to soar in Odisha. The capital city of Bhubaneswar on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8 degree Celsius by 11:30 am. The overall humidity level in Bhubaneswar stood at 46 percent, IMD's Regional Centre informed.

By 8:30 am, Jharsuguda district had recorded the highest maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees, followed by 36.4 in Sambalpur. The maximum temperature in Bhubaneswar by 8:30 am stood at 33.2 degree Celsius. Later in the day, the mercury shot up to 39.8 degree Celsius by 11:30 am.

Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature in the capital city to be low due to wind which is currently prevailing at 18-20 kmph today.

Earlier, the IMD predicted that there will be no change in the overall scenario and the heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in the state till June 19. Odisha is currently experiencing unbearable heat wave conditions, which has adversely affected normal life across the state. At least 20 persons have died allegedly due to sunstroke in different parts of the state.

Of the total 20 suspected heatstroke cases, one person in Balasore has died of sunstroke, the official sources said. However, the district Collector said that an inquiry into this connection is underway. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain whether the 19 deaths occurred due to sunstroke or any other reason in the state.

There is a provision to provide a compensation of Rs 50,000 to the kin of the deceased, sources in the Special Relief Commissioner’s office said.