Tag: Heat Wave

As per the data shared by IMD, 10 places in Odisha recorded maximum temperature of 43 degrees or above.

People should refrain from moving out under the scorching heat during the peak hours of the day (around 1100 IST-1500 IST).

Madhabananda Nayak, a resident of Lamtaput in Koraput, alleged that most of the time they have to suffer due to undeclared power cuts by the distribution company. “Life has become miserable due to heat and power cuts,” he fumed. 

As for the violation of MCC, the CEO said that common people have brought more allegations via the C-Vigil platform. “We have received 3,800 complaints via C-Vigil from common citizens,” he said.

Moreover, Orange Warning has been issued to as many as four districts in the State for tomorrow.

A fresh western disturbance as a cyclonic circulation lies over Iran and the neighbourhood in middle and upper tropospheric levels which is likely to affect Northwest India from April 18, 2024.

The IMD forecasts a significant temperature rise in Odisha, with expected increases of 2-3°C, reaching over 40°C in many areas. An orange warning for severe heatwaves has prompted the closure of all schools in the state until April 20, 2024.

Due to severe heatwave conditions, the Odisha government has declared a three-day closure of all schools till April 20, 2024. This measure follows demands from guardians concerned about the safety of children commuting in the extreme heat.

As per the prediction by the Meteorological Centre Bhubaneswar, the heatwave conditions may further intensify across the State with mercury reaching 45 degrees Celsius in some areas between April 18 and 20.

The heat wave may further intensify with mercury reaching 45 degrees Celsius in some areas between April 18 and 20.

Bhubaneswar was on the boil by becoming the state's hottest place.  Bhubaneswar became the hottest city with 41.9 degrees Celsius by Tuesday afternoon.

People of the State are currently suffering a lot due to the sizzling heatwave condition with Balasore recording the highest temperature of 34.4 degree Celsius till 8.30 am on Tuesday.

Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum of 41.2 degrees Celsius by 2.30 PM today.

Residents are gripped in fear as the day temperature is likely to cross the 40 degree mark today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted the rise of mercury in Odisha. The temperature has started to peak again and by 2:30 pm on Sunday, seven cities including Bhubaneswar recorded temperatures more than 37 degrees.