Weather update: Odisha to experience rise in temperature, no possibility of thunderstorm

The Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted a gradual rise in temperature across Odisha in the coming days. 

According to the latest weather bulletin, the maximum (day) temperature is expected to increase by 2-4°C over the next three days.

Similarly, the minimum (night) temperature will remain unchanged for the next 24 hours, after which it is expected to rise by 2-3°C over the subsequent four days across Odisha. This implies that the people of the state should brace up for scorching heat in the day and warmer days in the night.

In the past 24 hours, appreciable rise of 2-4°C in maximum temperature at one or two locations was recorded, while other areas did not experience significant changes. The day temperatures were below normal by 2°C in some parts of interior Odisha, slightly above normal by 2°C at a few places in Coastal Odisha, and remained normal elsewhere in the state, said IMD.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperature showed mixed trends, with an appreciable drop of about 3°C at some locations, an increase of 2-4°C in others, while most parts of the state experienced no major change.

With temperatures rising gradually, residents are advised to take necessary precautions to cope with the warmer conditions.

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Weather Forecast

As per IMD, dry weather is likely to prevail across Odisha. There is possibility of heat wave conditions at some parts of the state. A yellow warning has also been issued for some districts, the IMD said in its bulletin.

Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 29.03.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 30.03.2025)

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

Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 30.03.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 31.03.2025)

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