IMD predicts rise in temperature by 2 to 4 degrees in Odisha; yellow warning for hot and humid conditions

After a brief gap and change in weather conditions, the people in different parts of Odisha on Friday experienced heat and humid conditions. However, no major respite seems to be on the cards as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a further rise in the maximum temperature.

As per IMD, the maximum temperature (day temperature) is likely to gradually rise by 2-4 degrees C in the subsequent 4 to 5 days at many places over the districts of Odisha.

The IMD has also issued a yellow warning for hot and humid conditions in several parts of the state. A similar warning has also been issued for thunderstorm activities in several districts.

Weather Forecast

Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2024)

Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nuapada, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur.

Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2024to 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2024)

Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Koraput, Ganjam, Gajapati.

Hot and humid weather condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati

Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2024to 0830 hrs IST of 20.05.2024)

Yellow Warning: Hot and humid weather condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati.