Heatwave to bake western Odisha for next 3 days, humidity to continue in coastal belt

Most parts of Western Odisha are likely to experience severe heatwave conditions for the next three days under the effect of dry and hot wind flow, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

As per Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, high humidity may make life miserable in most parts of the coastal areas during the period. 

The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir and Sambalpur districts for today. Similarly, heatwave warning has been sounded for Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Sambalpur and Nuapada districts tomorrow. 

Moreover, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir districts are again under heatwave warning for June 10.

“Under the effect of a cyclonic circulation over central India, some amount of dry and hot air is entering the State resulting in severe heatwave condition in most parts of Western Odisha,” said senior scientist Umasankar Das.

As many as eight districts in Odisha recorded more than 40 degree Celsius temperature in the last 24 hours. Boudh was the hottest with 42.5 degree Celsius followed by Nuapada with 42.4 degree Celsius.

“There will be no large change in maximum temperature at many places over the districts of Odisha during next four to five days,” said Das.