Tag: Heat Wave

Heat wave in Odisha: 'Undeclared power cuts' add to woes
Heat wave in Odisha: 'Undeclared power cuts' add to woes

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. 

  • Thursday, 18 April 2024
Heat wave a big challenge: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer
Heat wave a big challenge: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer

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.

  • Thursday, 18 April 2024
IMD issues heat wave warning for 24 Odisha districts
IMD issues heat wave warning for 24 Odisha districts

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

  • Thursday, 18 April 2024
Heatwave to continue in Odisha, Orange Warning issued
Second heat wave spell of April likely to continue for next 5 days: IMD

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.

  • Wednesday, 17 April 2024
No respite from boiling heat as IMD issues orange warning; check latest updates
No respite from boiling heat as IMD issues orange warning; check latest updates

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.

  • Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Odisha schools shut for 3 days amid severe heatwave conditions
Odisha schools shut for 3 days amid severe heatwave conditions

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.

  • Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Heatwave
Odisha continues to sizzle under severe heatwave conditions, mercury to rise further

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.

  • Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Mercury crosses 43 degrees in Odisha, likely to reach 45 degrees 
Mercury crosses 43 degrees in Odisha, likely to reach 45 degrees 

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

  • Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Bhubaneswar boils, Odisha to get 2-4 degrees hotter, says IMD
Bhubaneswar boils, Odisha to get 2-4 degrees hotter, says IMD

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.

  • Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Heatwave conditions in Odisha
Odisha boils again as heatwave returns; Balasore, Bhubaneswar hottest

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.

  • Tuesday, 16 April 2024
45 degrees in Odisha likely, heat wave to continue: IMD
45 degrees in Odisha likely, heat wave to continue: IMD

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

  • Monday, 15 April 2024
Scorching temperature: Bhubaneswar records 32.6 degree Celsius by 8:30 am
Scorching temperature: Bhubaneswar records 32.6 degree Celsius by 8:30 am

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

  • Monday, 15 April 2024
Bhubaneswar sizzles at 39.6 degrees, becomes hottest city in Odisha 
Bhubaneswar sizzles at 39.6 degrees, becomes hottest city in Odisha 

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.   

  • Sunday, 14 April 2024
Heat wave returns to Odisha! Temperature to rise further, says IMD
Heat wave returns to Odisha! Temperature to rise further, says IMD

Odisha on Saturday witnessed a rise in temperatures with Paralakhemundi becoming the hottest city.

  • Saturday, 13 April 2024
Heatwave Alert For Odisha
IMD issues yellow warning for heatwave as mercury to rise sharply in Odisha

As per the forecast issued by IMD on Friday, the maximum temperature is expected to rise by 6 to 8 degrees C after 24 hours.

  • Friday, 12 April 2024
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