Several places in Odisha are currently experiencing unbearable heat and humid conditions. Jharsuguda on Friday recorded the season’s highest temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius. Apart from Jharsuguda, Sambalpur also recorded a maximum temperature of 45.2 degrees Celsius.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several places in Odisha also recorded maximum temperature of over 44 degrees Celsius including Sonepur (44.8), Hirakud (44.7), Boudh (44.6) and Bolangir, which recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees today.
The twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar recorded maximum temperature of 40.4 and 38.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted no major change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) at many places over the districts of Odisha during the next 4-5 days.
As per the forecast, the maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 3-5 degrees Celsius at a few places over the districts of Odisha.
However, isolated thunderstorm activities are likely to provide some respite from such sultry conditions in the coming days.