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Odisha is searing in intense heatwave conditions for the last several days and as per the India Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief expected from the scorching weather.

Jharsuguda recorded the highest maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees by 2:30 pm today. Hirakud and Sambalpur recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees while mercury slipped to 40.5 degrees in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha is facing severe heatwave conditions with no immediate relief expected as the IMD predicts continued high temperatures ranging from 42 to 44 degrees C until mid-May 2024. Umashankar Dash of the IMD highlights an ongoing intense heat spell affecting eastern India, notably Odisha and West Bengal.

Several districts in Odisha are experiencing intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius early today. The IMD issued a severe heatwave warning for the region on April 26 and 27, affecting numerous districts.

As per the IMD, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the districts of Odisha.

The IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the district of Odisha.

IMD officials informed that the mercury was also nearing the 40 degree mark in two other places- Keonjhar (39.6) and Sambalpur (39) by 11:30 am today.

Bhubaneswar experiences severe heat with temperatures crossing 43 degrees Celsius, triggering an IMD-issued orange warning for a severe heat wave across Odisha. No cooling relief is expected soon, with predictions of further temperature increases.

Apart from Bhubaneswar, six other places in Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees and above on Tuesday.

Bhubaneswar recorded its hottest day of 2024 with temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius, despite cloudy conditions. The IMD predicts fluctuating temperatures and potential thunderstorms in several districts of Odisha over the coming days.

Odisha is experiencing intense heat with temperatures likely to rise further after a brief respite due to Nor'westers in the next two days

Baripada was followed by Nuapada which recorded 44 degrees, as per IMD reports. People in twin cities – Cuttack and Bhubaneswar – experienced sizzling heat today as the mercury soared to 41.4 degrees in the two cities.

As per the IMD, Bhubaneswar, temperature rose to 41.8 degrees in Hirakuda and Rourkela while it was 41.7 degrees in Sambalpur followed by 41.6 degrees in Bhubaneswar and Chandbali. Balasore recorded 40. 6 degrees.

There seems to be no respite from heatwave for the people in several parts of Odisha as the mercury level touched 41 degree mark by 11:30 am on Sunday.

The IMD issued an orange warning for severe heatwave conditions and a yellow warning for thunderstorms across various districts of Odisha. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate, initially maintaining the current highs before dropping slightly.