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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.   

"Gradual rise in maximum temperature (Day Temperature) by 4-6°C during next 4-5 days at many places over the districts of Odisha," said IMD.

Apart from Bhubaneswar, 11 places recorded a maximum temperature above 34 degrees by 11:30 am today.

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

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.

Nor’wester rain provided respite from the continuous heatwave conditions across several districts in the state. The maximum and minimum temperatures dipped marginally in the last couple of days owing to the rain. 

In the meeting, PM Modi was briefed about the temperature outlook for the period between April and June, including the forecasts for the upcoming hot weather season (April to June), the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.

Odisha is set to witness hotter days during the next four days.

Apart from this, light to moderate rain is also likely to occur in several parts of the state in the next 24 hours. IMD has also predicted a rise in the maximum temperature in Odisha.

Light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and squally winds (speed occasionally reaching 40-50 kmph) at isolated places on April 11 and 12 in East Madhya Pradesh.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that North-westerly winds are prevailing over the state at the lower level. Moreover, there will be a gradual rise in the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) in Odisha.

The cool weather condition is likely to continue for next 24 hours but the maximum temperature is likely to rise subsequently, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today.

A resident of Mohana in Ganjam said,”People could not venture out due to piping heat. The mercury was around 40 degrees Celcius in the town. After showers, people are relieved a little now.” 

A yellow warning for thunderstorms with lightning has also been issued for several districts as per the forecast issued by IMD on Saturday.