Heat wave set to return to Odisha, mercury to rise by 3-4 degrees

After a brief lull, sweltering heat wave conditions are all set to make a comeback in Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional centre has predicted.    

The weather office took to Twitter on Wednesday and said the State is likely to witness heatwave conditions as day temperature is likely to rise by 3 to 4 degree Celsius gradually after 3 days.

As per the prediction of the MeT department, isolated heat wave conditions will prevail in districts like Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.

The weather office has also shared the weekly weather forecast for the Twin Cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack starting today (19th May, 2022).

Bhubaneswar will witness minimum temperature between 26 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius throughout the week while the maximum temperature will be between 35 degree and 39 degree. 

There is possibility of thundershower, thunder and cloudy sky in the Capital city over the week. 

In Cuttack, the maximum temperature will be between 35 degree and 39 degree while minimum temperature is expected between 26 and 27 degree Celsius.

The Millennium city may also witness thundershower, thunder and cloudy sky throughout the week.