Heat wave to hit these Odisha districts on March 15 & 16; IMD issues orange warning

While several regions in Odisha are experiencing a rise in temperature, a severe heat wave is expected to hit Western Odisha on March 15 and 16, the Indian Meteorological Department predicted on Wednesday.

According to a bulletin issued by the regional weather office, an orange alert for heat wave condition has been issued for Bolangir, Boudh, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda on March 15.

Similarly, a heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur on March 16 and an orange warning has been issued for the districts.

Meanwhile by 11:30 AM on Wednesday, Jharsuguda has recorded a temperature of 37°C, surpassing the 33.6°C recorded on the previous day at the same time. The temperature in Jharsuguda has increased by 4°C compared to yesterday.

The rise in temperature is expected to continue in the coming days, with the heat wave impacting daily life. Authorities have advised the public to take necessary precautions, including staying hydrated, avoiding direct sunlight, and taking regular breaks during outdoor activities.

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Weather Forecast

Day 1 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 13.03.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 14.03.2025)

Yellow Warning:  Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bolangir, Boudh.

Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 14.03.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 15.03.2025)

Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bolangir, Boudh, Sundargarh, Angul.

Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 15.03.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 16.03.2025)

Orange Warning:  Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bolangir, Boudh. 

Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sonepur, Angul, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Bargarh. 

Warm night condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Bolangir, Bargarh, Boudh.

Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 16.03.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 17.03.2025)

Orange Warning:  Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur. 

Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Bargarh. 

Warm night condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Bargarh.