The state has been reeling under severe heat for the last couple of days. As per the IMD, most places are likely to register an increase of three to five degrees Celsius in day temperature. The IMD has predicted that some places in the interior and western Odisha may witness the mercury going up to 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.
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On Saturday, Bolangir was the hottest city with a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. As many as five cities recorded temperatures above 37 degrees Celsius.
In the last 24 hours, Dhenkanal witnessed 4.7 degrees Celsius above-normal temperature. Similarly, the temperatures recorded in Puri and Talcher saw an increase of 4.4 degrees Celsius over normal.
In a letter, the department suggested several preventive measures that need to be undertaken by all Directors and District Education Officers (DEOs) to tackle the heat wave situation during the summer season.
The department has asked the officials to ensure that the guidelines of the SRC issued on February 21 are followed in government, government-aided and private schools in the state
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In Schools, Colleges and other Academic/ Technical institutions, extra care has to be taken to ensure availability of drinking water. Wherever required, tube wells inside the school campus may be repaired to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply.
Sufficient ORS are also to be kept in Schools, Colleges and provided to students/ staff requiring the same.
Outdoor activities have to be restricted so as the students not to be exposed to heat wave condition.
All the parents should be sensitized to ensure that their children carry a water bottle while going to school/ college.
Schools may also be advised to allocate some time during school hours to give heat wave precautionary tips to the students.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted that such hot and humid conditions will continue till tomorrow. It is likely that the maximum temperature will register a drop as several parts are likely to experience rainfall activities till February 26, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Health Department is also closely monitoring the situation in view of the rise in the temperature, informed Public Health Director, Niranjan Mishra.
According to Mishra, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or standard advisory on how to tackle heatstroke is there and every Health Department official is aware of it. If needed, we will again send a reminder in view of the situation, he said.
According to Mishra, awareness will also be created among people that they should not venture out in scorching heat. People should carry umbrellas and water bottles if they need to go out during peak hours. Similarly, people should also be aware of heat-related illnesses that can happen during this period.
“In each district, dedicated rooms with coolers and air conditioners, saline, and other medicines will be created at hospitals," Mishra added.
Compared to those who lived in areas with average temperature of less than 10 degrees Celsius, the odds of severe vision impairment were 14 per cent higher for those who lived in areas with average temperature from 10-12 degrees Celsius, 24 per cent higher for those between 12 and 15.55 degrees Celsius and 44 per cent higher for those in counties with average temperature at 15.5 degrees Celsius or above.
"This link between vision impairment and average county temperature is very worrying if future research determines that the association is causal," said first author Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson, from University of Toronto.
"With climate change, we are expecting a rise in global temperatures. It will be important to monitor if the prevalence of vision impairment among older adults increases in the future," she added.
Further, the study, published in the journal Ophthalmic Epidemiology, found that the relationship between average temperature and severe vision impairment was strong regardless of age, sex, income, and education of participants. The association between higher county temperature and serious vision impairment was stronger for individuals aged 65 to 79 compared to those 80 or older, males compared to females. The observed link between average temperature and severe vision impairment may be strong, but the mechanism behind this relationship remains a mystery.
"We know that vision problems are a major cause of disabilities and functional limitations," said another co-author ZhiDi Deng, a pharmacy graduate from the University of Toronto.
"Serious vision impairment, for example, can increase the risk of falls, fractures, and negatively impact older adults' quality of life. Taking care of vision impairments and their consequences also cost the US economy tens of billions each year. So, this link between temperature and vision impairment was quite concerning," Deng said.
The team analysed 1.7 million community-dwelling and institutionalised older adults and compared their vision health with average temperature data obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Mandaviya first chaired a high-level meeting here to review the country's preparedness amid the prevailing heat-wave situation in several states.
Speaking to media, Mandaviya said, "A five-member team, comprising senior officials from the Health Ministry, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), will visit states worst-affected by heatwave conditions."
He said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also been directed to suggest steps to minimise the adverse effect of heatwave.
"Arrangements will be made at every level for the protection of common life. We want to ensure no one dies of a heat stroke," the Minister said, adding that he will also hold a virtual meeting with the health ministers of the states which are reeling under severe heat wave.
Several states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana are facing heat wave like conditions.
In the past few days, several people died due to heat stroke including Bihar and Odisha. Many states have extended summer vacations in view of the heat wave condition.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday informed that the maximum temperature (Day temperature) is very likely to fall gradually by 3 to 5 degree Celsius during the next three days.
“There will be no large change thereafter at many places over the districts of Odisha and consequently heat wave conditions likely to abate from districts of Odisha from tomorrow onwards,” informed the IMD.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 21.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at a one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bolangir.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 21.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 22.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh, Kandhamal.
Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput.
Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 22.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 23.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Ganjam.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 23.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 24.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Ganjam and heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khordha, Nayagarh, Gajapati, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Kandhamal.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 24.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 25.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Angul, Deogarh, Keonjhar.
By 8:30 am, Jharsuguda district had recorded the highest maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees, followed by 36.4 in Sambalpur. The maximum temperature in Bhubaneswar by 8:30 am stood at 33.2 degree Celsius. Later in the day, the mercury shot up to 39.8 degree Celsius by 11:30 am.
Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature in the capital city to be low due to wind which is currently prevailing at 18-20 kmph today.
Earlier, the IMD predicted that there will be no change in the overall scenario and the heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in the state till June 19. Odisha is currently experiencing unbearable heat wave conditions, which has adversely affected normal life across the state. At least 20 persons have died allegedly due to sunstroke in different parts of the state.
Of the total 20 suspected heatstroke cases, one person in Balasore has died of sunstroke, the official sources said. However, the district Collector said that an inquiry into this connection is underway. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain whether the 19 deaths occurred due to sunstroke or any other reason in the state.
There is a provision to provide a compensation of Rs 50,000 to the kin of the deceased, sources in the Special Relief Commissioner’s office said.
According to a bulletin issued by the weather office, Sonepur recorded the highest maximum temperature of 45.7 degrees Celsius followed by Sambalpur (45.4), Hirakud (45.1), and Bolangir (45).
The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded 44.3 degrees Celsius and 42.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.
On the other hand, as per the data of the last 30 years, the Monsoon arrival in all states has been between June 15 and 17. However, there is no sign of Monsoon in Odisha so far.
Weather forecast and warning for districts of Odisha for next five days:
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 18.06.2023):
Orange Warning: Heat wave to severe heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at many places over the district of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Cuttack, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal.
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Nuapada, Kalahandi, Ganjam, Jajpur.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning & Gusty surface windspeed reaching 40-50kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Angul, Dhenkanal. and Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Sundargarh, Deogarh.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 18.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 19.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave to severe heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at a few places over the district of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Khurda, Bolangir.
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nuapada
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Koraput, Kandhamal, Nawarangapur, Kalahandi, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 20.06.2023)\
Orange Warning: Heat wave to severe heat wave condition very likely to prevail at a few places over the district of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Nuapada, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Khurda, Kandhamal, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Gajapati, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Nawarangapur, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 20.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 21.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 21.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 22.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, deogarh,Sambalpur,Jharsuguda and Sundargarh.
Six persons have died in Bhojpur district, four each in Rohtas, Banka, and Arwal, three in Aurangabad, and one each in Nalanda, Jamui, Jahanabad, Bhagalpur, Gaya and Patna due to the heat wave.
On Saturday, Patna recorded a maximum temperature of 44.7 degrees Celsius. Sheikhpura was the hottest in the state at 45.1 degrees Celsius.
The Met department has predicted that the heat wave would continue for the next 24 hours.
On Saturday, the latest casualties were reported at Sasaram railway station where two people died due to the heat wave.
One person died on platform number 7 while he was waiting for a train and another passenger died at the entry gate of the railway station.
Meanwhile, the Patna District Magistrate has directed to close all educational institutions up to Class 12 till June 24.
No respite seems to be on cards as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an ‘orange and yellow’ warning for heatwave in different districts of Odisha. The capital city of Bhubaneswar recorded 44.4 degree Celsius by 2:30 pm today. Jharsuguda town was the hottest place in the state as the maximum temperature shot up to 44.6 degrees by 2:30 pm today.
As per IMD, there will not be any large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) during next four days and slight fall in temperature is likely to occur thereafter at many places over the districts of Odisha.
“The maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 4 - 7 degree C at a few places over the districts of Odisha during next four days. Consequently hot and discomfort weather is likely to prevail during next 4-5 days,” said IMD in its bulletin.
Day-1 (16.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Deogarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Cuttack, Khordha, and Nayagarh.
Day-2 (17.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh and Sonepur.
Yellow Warning: Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Dhenkanal, Angul, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Boudh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Khordha, Nuapada and Mayurbhanj.
Day-3(18.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Bolangir, Deogarh and Keonjhar.
Yellow Warning: Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Cuttack and Mayurbhanj.
Day-4 (19.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh.
Yellow Warning: Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Cuttack and Mayurbhanj.
In its advisory, the IMD said that the heat will be tolerable for the general public but it may cause some health concerns for the vulnerable ones- infants, elderly and sick persons. In a bid to beat the heat, people should keep themselves hydrated and avoid exposure to heat.
By 11:30 am today, several parts of Odisha experienced excess heat and humid conditions. Jharsuguda recorded the highest maximum temperature of 43.4 degree, followed by 42.4 degree in Sambalpur and 41.6 degree in Bhubaneswar.
Paradip witnessed highest 90 percent humidity by 11:30 am today. The humidity level in Bhubaneswar stood at 38 percent.
Drink sufficient water even if not thirsty. Use of ORS, lassi, torani (rice water) is advisable.
In its forecast issued on Thursday, the IMD had predicted that there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) during the next four days and a slight fall will be witnessed thereafter. T
he IMD had predicted that the maximum temperature in various parts of the state is likely to be above normal by 5-7 degree Celsius during the next four days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in some districts of the state.
As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) over the districts of Odisha during the next five days.
“The maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 4-6 degrees C at one or two places over the districts of Odisha during the next five days. Consequently, hot and discomfort weather is likely during the next five days and people are advised to take precautionary measures,” said IMD.
Day-1 (14.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave to severe Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Jharsuguda and Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, and Boudh.
Day-2 (15.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave to severe Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh Nuapada, and Sundargarh
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj,Angul, Deogarh, Kandhamal and Kalahandi.
Also warm nights at one or two places over the districts of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sonepur and Bolangir.
Day-3(16.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh Nuapada, Kandhamal and Sundargarh
Day-4 (17.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Bargarh, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Kandhamal, Boudh & Bolangir.
The IMD predicted that heatwave conditions are likely to continue over East India during the next five days. Similarly, widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over northeast India during next five days.
Northeast India
Widespread light/moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over the region during next five days. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall also likely over Meghalaya during 14th -16th June.
East India
Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during next five days. Heavy rainfall also very likely at isolated places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 14th June.
Heat Wave
Heat wave conditions very likely to continue in isolated pockets over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam during next 4- 5 days; southeast Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana during next 2 days.
Warm night likely to prevail over East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh on 14th & 15th June.
Even though several coastal districts of the state experienced a drop in maximum temperature due to thunderstorm activities, normal life was affected in other parts of the state due to heat wave and humidity today.
The IMD has predicted that there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) during the next five days at many places over the districts of Odisha.
“The maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by 4-6 degrees C at one or two places over the districts of Odisha during the next five days,” said IMD.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 14.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangapur, Rayagada.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 14.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 15.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over the district of Bargarh, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput,Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Nayagarh,Nabarangapur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Balasore, Kalahandi.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 15.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 16.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur,Boudh, Bolangir.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada,Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 16.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 17.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Kendrapada,Jagatsinghpur, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput.
The IMD has issued an ‘orange alert’ for heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in different parts of the state.
“The maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 4-6 degrees C at a few places over the districts of Odisha during the next 5 days,” said IMD.
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Day-1 (12.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Khordha, Sonepur, Boudh, and Bolangir.
Day-2 (13.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Orange warning (Be Prepared) Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir.
Yellow Warning: Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Deogarh, Kandhamal, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nayagarh, Khordha, Cuttack, Ganjam and Jajpur.
Day-3(13.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada and Boudh.
Day-4 & Day-5(15.06.2023 to 16.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir.
From 30 degree Celsius and 88 per cent humidity level by 5.30 am, the maximum temperature in the capital city of Bhubaneswar shot up to 41.6 degrees by 11:30 am. By 2: 30 pm, the mercury touched 43.8 degree Celsius, throwing life out of gear. IMD later informed that the capital city today recorded a maximum temperature of 44.3 degrees.
Sambalpur district recorded the highest temperature of 46.1 degrees in the state today.
“Maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by 4 to 6 degree Celsius at a few places over the districts of Odisha during next two days. Consequently, hot and discomfort weather is likely during next 3 days,” said the IMD.
Meanwhile, the IMD today issued an orange warning for heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in different parts of the state till June 16.
Day-1 (12.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Khordha, Sonepur, Boudh, and Bolangir.
Day-2 (13.06.2023)
Orange Warning: Orange warning (Be Prepared) Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir.
Yellow Warning: Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Deogarh, Kandhamal, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nayagarh, Khordha, Cuttack, Ganjam and Jajpur.
According to a bulletin issued by the MeT office, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (day temperature) during the next two days and slight fall thereafter over the districts of Odisha.
“Maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by 4 to 6 degree Celsius at a few places over the districts of Odisha during next two days. Consequently, hot and discomfort weather likely during next 3 days. People are advised to take precautionary measures while going outside during 11 am to 3 pm,” the weather office tweeted.
Meanwhile, the IMD has issued Orange Warning for heatwave to severe heatwave condition at one or two places over the district of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir and Keonjhar, today.
Similarly, yellow warning for heatwave condition has been issued for Sundargarh, Nuapada,Kandhamal and Mayurbhanj.
Thunderstorm with lightning is also very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj today. MeT has issued yellow warning for these districts.
Meanwhile, Bhubaneswar recorded a temperature of 30 degree Celsius by 5.30 am today while humidity stands at 88 per cent.
In view of the intense heat wave conditions, the MeT has advised the farmers to continue irrigation activities in sugarcane, summer maize, pulses, other crops and vegetables.
Besides, it also advised farmers to keep livestock and domestic animals in proper shelters to avoid heat exposure.
The Capital city of Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 30.2 degree Celsius by 5:30 am today. What created more problems for the residents is the fact that the humidity level in Bhubaneswar also stood at 96 per cent.
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On Friday, Jharsuguda district recorded the season’s highest maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees. The districts which recorded maximum temperature of over 44 degrees Celsius included Sonepur (44.8), Hirakud (44.7), Boudh (44.6) and Bolangir (44) degree Celsius.
As per the IMD, people in different parts of the state are likely to experience discomfort weather during the next four days.
“There will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) at many places over the districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days. The maximum temperature very likely to be above normal by 3-5 degree at a few places over the districts of Odisha,” said the IMD.
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.
Maximum temperature recorded at different locations of Odisha as of today, 9th June 2023
— Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar (@mcbbsr) June 9, 2023
#Jharsuguda with 45.6°C records the season's highest day temperature
#Sambalpur 45.2°C, #Sonepur 44.8°C, Boudh 44.6°C & #Bolangir 44°C pic.twitter.com/gKg7C7Lquz
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.
“No large change in maximum temperature (Day temperature) is expected at many places over the districts of Odisha during the next 4-5 days. The maximum temperature is very likely to be above normal by 3-5 degrees Celsius at a few places over the districts of Odisha,” said IMD.
However, isolated thunderstorm activities are likely to provide some respite from such sultry conditions in the coming days.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 10.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and Gusty surface windspeed reaching 40-50kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal.
Thunderstorm with lightning is also very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Keonjhar, Rayagada, Koraput. Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 10.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 11.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Nabarangapur, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada.
Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 11.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 12.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangapur, Rayagada,Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Bolangir, Nuapada, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak. Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 12.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 13.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangapur, Rayagada, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Bolangir,Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak. Heatwave condition likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 13.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 14.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and Gusty surface windspeed reaching 30-40kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj.
As per the IMD, the southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of South Arabian Sea and Maldives area, some parts of Lakshadweep area, entire Comorin area, some more parts of South Bay of Bengal and Eastcentral Bay of Bengal today.
Several parts of Odisha are currently experience intense heat and humid conditions and such weather conditions are likely to continue even though there is possibility of thunderstorm activities, said the IMD.
“No large change in maximum temperature (Day temperature) at many places over the districts of Odisha. It is likely to be 42 degree C or more at one or two places over the districts of Interior Odisha during next 5 days,” predicted the weather bureau.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 03.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Cuttack, Khordha, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 03.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 04.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts Gajapati, Ganjam, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 04.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 05.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Nayagarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 05.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 06.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nabarangapur, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Angul, Dhenkanal.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 06.06.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 07.06.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangapur, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore.
Similarly, heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over Bihar and West Bengal during next 3-4 days.
As per the IMD, a fresh western disturbance lies over northeast Afghanistan in middle tropospheric level which is likely to merge with western disturbance over north Pakistan by tomorrow, the June 1.
Northwest India
Hailstorm very likely at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh on 31st May and Uttarakhand during 31st May & 1st June. Thundersquall/Gusty Wind speed 60-70 kmph very likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand on 31st May–02 nd June. Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand today, on 31st May.
South India
Light/moderate fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds very likely over Kerala, Lakshadweep, South Interior Karnataka and isolated to scattered rainfall over Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh during next 5 days.
Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu and South Interior Karnataka on 31st May & 1st June and over Kerala during 31 st May-04th June.
As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature during the next five days. The maximum temperature is likely to be 42 degrees Celsius or more at a few places over the districts of interior Odisha - Nuapada, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Angul, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, and Kalahandi.
There are chances of thunderstorm activities over coastal and adjoining districts of interior Odisha, said IMD.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2023)
Orange Warning: Thunderstorm accompanied with squalls, wind with speed reaching up to 50-60 kmph and lightning is very likely very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore and Bhadrak.
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 40-50 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, and thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Koraput, Rayagada, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Nayagarh and thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Kandhamal, Malkangiri, and Dhenkanal.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 20.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Koraput, Gajapati, and Ganjam.
The unscheduled power cuts have come as a double whammy for the people across the State including in the State capital who are already struggling to cope with the unbearable heat.
The residents of Ward number-1 in Bhubaneswar alleged they have to spend a sleepless night on Monday due to power cut from 11 pm to 4 am.
“My daughter is suffering from thalassemia and the frequent power cuts have doubled the trouble for her. The power supply was first snapped at 4 pm and restored at 7 pm. Now, the power supply is disconnected since 11 pm and now it is 3 am. There is no sign of power restoration,” a resident of Prashanti Vihar alleged.
“We are struggling due to frequent power cuts. No one is concerned about our suffering,” rued Sangita Parida, another resident of Prashanti Vihar.
It is worthwhile to mention here that the Odisha Energy Minister Pratab Deb had assured that there would be no power cuts in Odisha during the summer season this year.
However, no comments from Tata Power officials could be obtained in this regard.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday informed that the maximum temperature is very likely to gradually rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius at many places over the districts of Odisha during the next 24 hours and thereafter no large changes are likely.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 16.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heatwave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Bolangir.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 16.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 17.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heatwave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Sonepur, Angul, Bolangir and Boudh.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 17.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave is very likely to prevail over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal and Kandhamal.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 20.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 30-40kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Balasore.
Taking the rise in temperature into consideration, the MeT office has issued yellow warning for heatwave for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Sonepur districts today.
According to the weather office, the mercury is very likely to shoot up to 45 degree Celsius in these districts today.
Day 1: (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 15.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 16.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heatwave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Sonepur.
Day 2: (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 16.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 17.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heatwave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Angul, Deogarh, Boudh and Bolangir.
Day 3: (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 17.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heatwave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 18.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 19.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightening with gusty surface windspeed reaching 30-40kmphvery likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati,Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal and Kandhamal.
On account of the same, the IMD has also issued a ‘yellow warning’ for heat wave in several parts of Odisha.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 13.05.2023) Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of coastal Odisha, Mayurbhanj, Koraput, Malkangiri, and Rayagada.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 13.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 14.05.2023) Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Coastal Odisha, Mayurbhanj.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 14.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 15.05.2023) Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 15.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 16.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Angul.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 16.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 17.05.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave is very likely to prevail at a few places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Angul, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir.
According to a bulletin issued by the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, as many as 14 places in the State recorded temperature of 40 degrees Celsius or above today.
Boudh was the hottest place in the State with the mercury touching 42 degrees Celsius followed by Jharsuguda and Sambalpur (41.6), Rourkela (41.4), Angul (41.1), Sundargarh (41), Talcher (40.8), Bolangir and Jagatsinghpur (40.5), Chandbali (40.2), Titlagarh, Sonepur, Nayagarh and Kendrapara (40).
The twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar recorded 39.5 and 38.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Earlier in the day, the IMD had predicted a rise in the maximum temperature by two to three degrees in the next two days.
As per the IMD, the day temperature is likely to be 40 degrees Celsius or above at a few places over the districts of the state during the next four to five days.
The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner's (SRC) office also issued an advisory in view of the IMD forecast.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a rise in the maximum temperature by two to three degrees in the next two days.
The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office today issued an advisory in view of the IMD Bhubaneswar Regional Centre’s forecast. As per the IMD, the day temperature is likely to be 40 degree Celsius or above at a few places over the districts of the state during next four to five days.
Hot and discomfort weather likely during this period, tweeted SRC.
“There would be steady increase in day temperature in various districts. People are advised to stay indoors during peak hours and not go outside unless absolutely necessary,” tweeted the SRC.
#heatwave
— SRC, Govt of Odisha (@SRC_Odisha) May 8, 2023
As per forecast of @mcbbsr day temperature likely to rise further by 2-3°C during next 2 days. Consequently day temperature likely to be 40°C or above at a few places over a few districts during the next 4-5 days.
Hot & discomfort weather likely during this period. pic.twitter.com/pyQcntvyEO
The IMD's regional centre in Bhubaneswar in its weather bulletin said heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at one or two places of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada and Nabarangpur tomorrow.
The weather bureau has sounded Orange Warning and said thunderstorm with lightening, hail and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph is also very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bolangir, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Kalahandi tomorrow.
Here are forecast and warning for districts of Odisha for next five days:
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 01.05.2023): ORANGE WARNING:- Thunderstorm with lightening, Hail and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bolangir, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Kalahandi and also Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or to places over the districts of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur.
YELLOW WARNING:- Thunderstorm with lightening and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal,Sonepur, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Cuttack, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 01.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 02.05.2023):
YELLOW WARNING:-(BE UPDATED) Thunderstorm with lightening and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Sambalpur.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 02.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 03.05.2023): YELLOW WARNING:- Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 03.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 04.05.2023): YELLOW WARNING:- Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 04.05.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 05.05.2023): YELLOW WARNING:- Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar.
"Due to prevailing heatwave conditions in the state, the time of Test in Computer Application for the post of Junior Executive Assistant-2022 is revised," the commission said in a notice.
As per the revised programme, the computer application test of the shortlisted candidates will be held between 4 pm and 5 pm on April 28 and 29. However, the typing test will be held as per the earlier schedule from 10 am to 10.10 am.
"The admission letter will be made available in the website on 20.04.2023. All other terms and conditions contained in the Notice remain unchanged," the commission said.
Notably, 2626 candidates have been shortlisted for Typing test in English and Test in Computer Application in the second phase for recruitment to the post of Junior Executive Assistant-2022.
The OSSC had advertised to fill up 130 posts of junior executive assistants in the Odisha Secretariat.
The study, "Lethal heat waves are challenging India's sustainable development" published in PLOS Climate by Ramit Debnath of University of Cambridge, Britain, and colleagues, suggests heatwaves made more likely by climate change may impede India's progress toward its sustainable development goals.
India has committed to achieving 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), including no poverty, good health and well being, and decent work and economic growth. However, current climate vulnerability assessments may not fully capture how heatwaves linked to climate change may impact SDG progress.
In order to analyse India's climate vulnerability, and how climate change may impact SDG progress, researchers conducted an analytical evaluation of India's heat index with its climate vulnerability index, a composite index using various indicators to account for socioeconomic, livelihood, and biophysical factors.
They accessed a publicly available dataset on state-level climate vulnerability indicators from the Indian government's national data and analytics platform to classify severity categories.
The researchers then compared India's progress in SDG over 20 years (2001-2021) with extreme weather-related mortality from 2001-2021.
The researchers found that heatwaves have weakened SDG progress more than previously estimated and that current assessment metrics may not sufficiently capture the nuances of India's vulnerabilities to climate change impacts.
For instance, in estimating heat index, the study shows that nearly 90 per cent of the country is in danger zone from heatwave impact.
According to climate vulnerability index, around 20 per cent of the country is highly vulnerable to climate change. Similar effects were observed for the national capital, where heatwave impact estimates shows almost all of Delhi is threatened by severe heatwave impacts, which is not reflected in its recent state action plan for climate change.
However, this study had several limitations, for example the incongruent timeframe for climate vulnerability index data (2019-2020) and heat index data (2022). Future studies should incorporate more recent data.
According to the authors, "This study shows that heatwaves make more Indian states vulnerable to climate change than previously estimated with the climate vulnerability index.
"The heatwaves in India and the Indian subcontinent become recurrent and long-lasting, it is high time that climate experts and policymakers reevaluate the metrics for assessing the country's climate vulnerability. This offers a scope for developing a holistic vulnerability measure through international cooperation and partnership."
The authors add: "Heat waves are getting more intense in India, putting 80 per cent of the country's people in danger, which remains unaccounted for in its current climate vulnerability assessment. If this impact is not addressed immediately, India can slow its progress towards sustainable development goals."
As per the IMD, there will be no change in the maximum temperature (Day) during the next two days and mercury will register a gradual fall by 2 to 4 degrees C during the subsequent three days.
“The maximum temperature is very likely to be 40 degrees C and above normal by 2 to 3 degrees C at many places over the districts of Odisha. Hot and humid weather conditions are very likely to prevail during the next one to two days at many places over the districts of Odisha,” said IMD.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 20.04.2023)
Yellow Warning:
Heat wave condition is likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Khordha, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Deogarh, Angul.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 20.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 21.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 21.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 22.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi ,Kandhamal, Rayagada.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 22.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 23.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 30-40kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Angul, Dhenkanal, Puri.
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 23.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 24.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 30-40kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Kandhamal.
The acute drinking water crisis can be gauged from the visuals in Keonjhar where people are now forced to queue up before a pond filled with mud to fill water. There are only two tube wells for a population of nearly 500 people in Jaditar village in Keonjhar district. While one tube well is defunct, people have to wait for hours to fetch water from the other one. Most of the water bodies, especially ponds have dried up. The villagers are hence forced to depend on a mud-filled pond, some two km away.
“Is the government coming to see who is getting water or not? Only the government is claiming to provide safe drinking water,” alleged Sasmruti Nayak, a local resident.
It is alleged that despite repeated complaints, the grievances of villagers have only fallen on deaf ears of the sarpanch and BDO. The scenes from Gundriguda village in Mohana panchayat of Gajapati district are also not different. The well which used to be filled with water throughout the year is now completely dry this time. The locals have threatened to boycott polls if the drinking water crisis persists.
“We are facing difficulties in fetching drinking water and we have been walking miles for it,” said Rami Mandal, a local resident.
The drinking water crisis has also assumed serious proportions in Talcher. The situation is worse at Gurujanga village as the mega water project of MCL has now been locked up by some people with vested interests. The Sub-Collector refused to comment on the matter before the camera.
Similarly, it is now almost one month that the locals of Bhugudakata under ward no 26 in Baripada are facing drinking water crisis.
“Due to extreme heat wave conditions, there have been problems in drinking water due to depletion of groundwater level,” said Krushnanda Mohanty, Baripada Municipality chairman.
Not only Bhubaneswar, but several parts of the state are also reeling under the scorching heat. Jharsuguda district recorded a maximum temperature of 42.6 degrees today (by 2:30 PM).
“There will be no large change in maximum temperature during the next 2 to 3 days and fall by 2 to 3 degrees C thereafter at many places,” said IMD.
As per the IMD, the maximum temperature is very likely to be 40 degrees Celsius and more and above normal by 2-3 degrees Celsius at many places over the districts of Odisha. Hot and humid weather conditions are very likely to prevail during the next 2 to 3 days in many places over the districts of Odisha.
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 19.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 20.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 20.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 21.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput ,Rayagada, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Nuapada.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 21.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 22.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahahdi, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nuapada, Bolangir.
As many as eight bats died due to excessive heat in the past three days at Kabatabandha village under Dharmasala block, which is the habitat of thousands of such species. They are considered a sign of good luck for the locals.
"On being informed by the villagers that bats are dying due to the excessive heat wave condition, we went to the spot. We are spraying water on them through sprinklers to save them from the scorching heat for the past couple of days," local forester Md Sakir Housen said.
The bats are night dwellers and they hang from trees during the day.
"As the bats get direct exposure to the heat wave, they fall and die," he said.
Housen said the spraying of water on the bats in Kabatabandha will continue until the weather condition improves.
Kabatabandha village, barely eight kilometres away from the Kalinga Nagar industrial complex, has been a safe habitat for the bats where their screech can be heard throughout the day.
At least 5000 bats are found on three big and old trees by the side of the Brahmani river.
Villagers have been protecting and preserving the winged mammals for the last two decades.
"We are protecting bats as we consider them sacred. They make our village a rare place in the area," said Keshab Chandra Sahu, a villager of Kabatabandha.
Meanwhile, Baripada town in north Odisha's Mayurbhanj district becomes the hottest place in the state of the day, recording a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius which was 6.1 degrees C more than the normal temperature of the place, the met office said.
Baripada was followed by Boudh and Nuapada with 43.5 degrees C each, Jharsuguda (43.4 degrees C), Talcher and Sambalpur (43.2 degrees C each), Titlagarh and Angul (43.1 degrees C) and Bolangir (43 degrees C) respectively.
While Cuttack reeled under 41.6 degrees C, Bhubaneswar's maximum teacher is 39.9 degrees C, IMD said.
The prevalence of heat spell was felt in all the regions of the state - western, southern, interior and coastal parts.
In a letter to the district collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Sambalpur, the Special Relief Commissioner said that as per the mid-day bulletin issued by IMD, heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over these districts till 8.30 AM of April 19.
However, amid the prevailing heat spell, the IMD has forecast that several places in Odisha will experience thunderstorms in the next five days.
Even though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted change in weather conditions, everybody should take special measures to protect themselves from the heatwave. Special care should also be taken for children and elderly people.
As per National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), one should not leave kids unsupervised in parked vehicles. The main reason behind this is that vehicles can rapidly heat up to dangerous temperatures.
Give them plenty of fluids to drink and learn to identify heat-related illness in infants.
Check on child for concentrated (dark-coloured) urine, which can indicate dehydration.
Importantly, take the child to a doctor if he/she complains of dizziness, nausea, constant headache, chest pain and breathing problems.
The roads across the state wore a deserted look with people preferring to remain indoors as mercury is showing no sign to go down.
According to Regional Meteorological Department, Bhubaneswar, 10 cities recorded temperature above 32 degree Celsius by 11.30 am on Saturday.
While Jharsuguda emerged as the hottest place in the state with 39.2 degree Celsius, state capital Bhubaneswar sizzled at 39 degree Celsius followed by Keonjhar (39), Sambalpur (38.2), Chandbali (37.6), Balasore (36.8), Hirakud (36.4), Gopalpur (35), Puri (33.4) and Paradip (32.4).
Expressing displeasure over potable water supply, a Baripada resident said, “The district is reeling under intense heat wave conditions. If not necessary, we are preferring to stay indoors. But sadly, the government has not taken any special measure to supply potable water to the households.”
“There is no sign of rain. The heat is becoming unbearable,” said a resident of Bargarh district.
Notably, the weather department had predicted that Odisha might get respite from the heat wave conditions as several parts are likely to witness rainfall activities starting from next week.
The town recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees today.
Baripada witnessed 43 degrees temperature on Thursday making it the hottest town in the state yesterday too.
Apart from Baripada, 12 other cities including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bolangir and Angul registered maximum temperature of 42 degrees and above.
Similarly, 25 places in the State recorded a maximum temperature of 40 degrees or more.
However, a respite from the heat wave is on the cards as the IMD on Friday predicted rainfall in a day or two.
Following rainfall, the temperature will slightly come down in the interior parts of the State. On April 17 and 18, there are chances of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in coastal Odisha, said IMD weather scientist, Uma Shankar Das.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) says people should keep a track of the announcements made by weather agencies to know about the extreme weather advisories, if any at regular intervals.
Everyone should drink plenty of water to keep their bodies hydrated. Animals should also be kept in shade and given adequate water to drink.
High fever, cramps, difficulty in breathing, vomiting, headache, increased heartbeats.
Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm.
Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty.
Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, and porous cotton clothes.
Use protective goggles, umbrella/hat, shoes or chappals while going out in sun. Avoid strenuous activities when the outside temperature is high.
Avoid working outside between 12 noon and 3 p.m.
While travelling, carry water.
Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrates the body.
Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food.
If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor immediately.
Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. which helps to re-hydrate the body.
Lay the person in a cool place, under a shade. Wipe her/him with a wet cloth/wash the body frequently.
Pour normal temperature water on the head. The main thing is to bring down the body temperature.
Give the person ORS to drink or lemon sarbat/torani or whatever is useful to rehydrate the body. Take the person immediately to the nearest health centre. The patient needs immediate hospitalisation, as heat strokes could be fatal.
(Source: NDMA)
As per the IMD, Jharsuguda town recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius today, the highest for any town in Asia.
Fourteen places in Odisha recorded temperature of 40 degrees or above – Baripada, Sambalpur, Boudh, Talcher, Bolangir, Titilagarh, Angul, Bhadrak, Sonepur, Sundargarh, Hirakud, Rourkela and Chandbali.
Out of these 14 towns, Baripada and Sambalpur recorded 42 degrees Celsius.
Twin Cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar recorded maximum temperature of 39.8 degrees each on Wednesday.
“In the next 2 days, the temperature may further rise by 2-3 degrees at many places. So, there are chances of heat wave conditions. Heat wave warning for tomorrow issued for Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore," said HR Biswas, Director, IMD Bhubaneswar.
“On April 14th, heat wave warning has been issued for Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur. On April 15th, heat wave warning has been issued for Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Angul. Hot weather conditions will prevail in other districts too,” Biswas said.
“On April 16, there are chances of a slight reduction (in temperature) in coastal Odisha districts and adjoining interiors. There are chances of thunderstorm activity too,” he added.
Though such measures start in the month of April; this time the Nandankanan zoo officials made special provisions for the animals from the month of March. As per the protocol, bamboo sheds and other temporary arrangements have been made so that the animals can take shelter and not get exposed to the rays of the sun.
Rashmiranjan Swain, ACF Nandanankan informed that sprinklers are also being used to provide a cool ambience to the animals.
“As animals are sensitive, we have come up with a lot of special measures to protect them from heat stress,” said Swain. Swain further said that there are around 4179 animals inside 213 enclosures at Nandankanan zoo.
“We are also providing food to animals as per the special diet keeping in view the summer conditions. We are providing a lot of juices and water-rich fruits to the animals on a daily basis,” said Swain.
Swain informed that apart from sprinklers, water coolers and fans have also been installed inside enclosures. Artificial rain and ponds have also been created. Anti-stress medicines are also being given to the animals, he added.
The IMD has also sounded a ‘yellow alert’ for several districts as the maximum temperature is likely to increase considerably.
“Due to Northwesterly, Westerly dry air and high solar insolation, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is very likely to rise further gradually by 2 to 3°C during next 2 days at many places over the districts of Odisha,” said IMD.
As per IMD, the maximum temperature is likely to be more than 40°C and likely to be above normal by 3 to 5°C at a few places over the districts of Odisha during next 4 days.
Day-2 (Valid up to 0830 Hrs of 13.04.2023 to 0830 Hrs IST of 14.03.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Balasore.
Day-3 (Valid up to 0830 Hrs of 14.04.2023 to 0830 Hrs IST of 15.03.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Deogarh, Angul, and Balasore.
Day-4 (Valid up to 0830 Hrs of 15.04.2023 to 0830 Hrs IST of 16.03.2023)
Yellow Warning: Heat wave condition is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Deogarh, Boudh and Kandhamal.
Normal life across the state has been adversely hit owing to the blistering heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued ‘heat wave’ alert for several districts of Odisha till April 15.
Also Read: Heat wave alert: Odisha SRC directs collectors to take precautionary measures to tackle situation
The capital city of Bhubaneswar on Wednesday recorded maximum temperature of 38 degree Celsius. On Tuesday, Baripada recorded highest maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees, followed by Jharsuguda (41.2) and Sambapur recorded 40.8 degree Celsius.
Even though the heat has almost become unbearable, many people are forced to step out of their homes to complete necessary works.
As per Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), everybody needs to be safe from rising temperature and stay hydrated.
In order to stay hydrated, one should always drink plenty of water at regular intervals. Apart from this, one also should take lemon water, torani, buttermilk, coconut water, ORS, Bel sharbat etc to keep hydrated.
Always wear lose and cotton clothes while moving out. It is advisable to carry umbrella when exposed to direct heat. Excess physical activity should be avoided.
In a letter, SRC Satyabrata Sahu directed the collectors to launch awareness campaigns immediately to make people aware of the risks associated with the heat wave, identifying the risk and what to do if some is affected.
“The district administration is required to take advance steps to identify the water scarcity pockets and prepare action plan for ensuring supply of water for drinking and other uses through tanker to those areas. Reports of water scarcity are to be responded to immediately,” the letter read.
Besides, the SRC also ordered to store sufficient life saving medicines, saline, ORS in the dispensaries, PHCs, CHCs and Subdivision/ District Headquarters Hospitals to meet the requirement.
“Special arrangement may be made and separate wards/beds be earmarked for treatment of heat stroke patients in different hospitals. The ESI Dispensaries may be directed to treat the general public,” the letter read further.
"Paniya Jala Seva Kendras" (Drinking Water Kiosks) are required to be opened by Urban Local Bodies/ Gram Panchayats at market places, bus stands and other congregation points. Similarly, the construction/ repair of shallow vats may also be ensured for roaming livestock, the SRC stated.
“In schools, colleges and other academic/technical institutions, extra care has to be taken to ensure availability of drinking water... Sufficient ORS are also to be kept in schools, colleges and provided to students/ staff requiring the same... Schools may also be advised to allocate some time during school hours to give heat wave precautionary tips to the students,” the commissioner said.
“Anganwadi Centres may remain open in morning hours only. Availability of portable water in all AWCs must be checked and ensured. Sufficient numbers of ORS packets should also be available with ASHA and AVVWs,” the commissioner added.
The Odisha I & PR department took to the social media and tweeted, "In view of intense heat wave condition, Anganwadis centres and all schools (both govt and private) up to STD 10th will remain closed from 12th April to 16th April, 2023."
After returning from his Japan visit, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took a review meeting with senior officers on the current heat wave condition and various health-related facilities.
Thereafter, he declared that all schools and Anganwadi centres will be closed from April 12 to 16. He also directed officials to ensure smooth supply of drinking water and keep a vigil on the Covid situation.
The Chief Minister also directed the administration, particularly the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, the Housing & Urban Development Department, and the Energy Department to start preparedness to tackle the heat wave situation.
He also directed the concerned authorities to ensure smooth supply of drinking water both in urban and rural areas with a special focus on water scarcity pockets. He also directed the Energy Department to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to meet demands during heat wave conditions.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister advised the concerned authorities and departments to monitor the current COVID-19 situation closely.
As per the latest IMD forecast, heat wave conditions are likely to prevail in some parts of interior Odisha from April 13 to April 15.
IMD further informed that the maximum (day) temperature is also likely to rise by 3 to 4 degrees in several parts of the state in the next four days.
It is pertinent to mention here that already several parts of the state are reeling under intense heat conditions for the past two days.
Jharsuguda and Baripada recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 and 40 degrees, respectively on Monday. Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degree Celsius on Tuesday by 11:30 am.
The steep rise in the maximum temperature is creating all sorts of problems for people during the daytime. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Bhubaneswar recorded the highest maximum temperature of 40.4 degree Celsius by 2:30 pm today.
On Monday, two places in Odisha- Jharsuguda and Baripada recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 and 40 degrees, respectively.
Jharsuguda: 40.8
Sambalpur: 40.6
Bhubaneswar: 40.4
Chandbali: 38.4
Balasore: 37.4
Keonjhar: 37.4
Gopalpur: 33.8
Paradip: 32.2
The day temperature crossed 40 degree Celsius mark for the first time this season with poll-bound Jharsuguda district recording highest 40.4 degree Celsius.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar centre, Baripada in Mayurbhanj district also recorded 40 degree Celsius as the maximum temperature.
A resident of Baripada town said, “Heat was too much today. Even our sweat was evaporating quickly leaving salt on the skin. I think this is the highest heat we have encountered this year.”
Blame it on the inflow of dry air or the climate change, the fact is Odisha is going to singe under the sultry sun for at least six or more days. Bhubaneswar weather office has alerted that the heat conditions will continue in Odisha till April 16.
“The day temperature will see a rise of 2-3 degrees Celsius in the next few days. The temperature in coastal Odisha too will see a rise and is likely to touch 40 degree soon,” said IMD scientist Umashankar Das.
There are multiple reasons of this heat. As per weather scientist, Sharat Sahu, “The wind has slowed down and the lower level wind is blowing from west and North-west bringing heat with it. The water vapour flow to Odisha has also stopped from both Bay of Bengal and the Arabian sea making the temperature in Odisha to rise suddenly.”
Capital city Bhubaneswar on the other hand recorded 39 degrees by 2:30 pm on Monday. Similarly, Chandbali recorded 39 degree, followed by 37.6 degree in Hirakud, 36.4 degree in Balasore and 36.2 degree Celsius in Keonjhar.
Even though the morning classes have begun from today in many schools, guardians say that if such temperature persists it will be tough for the kids to return home by 11:30 am under the scorching heat conditions.
(Reported by Maniklal Pani, Bhagirathi Sahu & Niranjan Reddy, OTV)
As per the latest weather forecast issued by the IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (day temperature) during next three-four days. However, it will increase by 2 to 3 degree Celsius thereafter.
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is very likely to occur at a few places over the districts of Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore and at one or two places over the rest districts of Odisha in the next 24 hours, the weather bulletin read.
Weather forecast and warning for districts of Odisha for next five days:
Day 1 (Valid upto 0830 hrs IST of 09.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Angul and Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Dhenkanal, Jajpur,Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Kandhamal, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Cuttack and Nayagarh.
Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 09.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 10.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Angul, Dhenkanal, Malkangiri, Koraput and Rayagada.
Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 10.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 11.04.2023)
Yellow Warning: Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Nabarangapur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Koraput.
Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 11.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 12.04.2023)
NIL
Day 5 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 12.04.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 13.04.2023)
NIL