May 29th 2024.
The scorching heatwave in Odisha showed no signs of easing up on Wednesday, as temperatures soared to a scorching 46.3 degrees Celsius in Bolangir, making it the hottest place in the state. According to the Bhubaneswar office of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the town of Sonepur also recorded a high temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Titlagarh and Jharsuguda at 46 degrees Celsius.
In addition to these hotspots, 16 other areas in the state recorded temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher. Sambalpur reached a sweltering 45.6 degrees Celsius, while Boudh and Hirakud also experienced extreme heat. The capital city of Bhubaneswar and nearby Cuttack were not spared from the heat, with temperatures reaching 39.9 degrees and 38 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The IMD has predicted that the heatwave will continue in certain districts of the state, including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Keonjhar, Angul, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Bargarh, Nuapada, and Kalahandi. Meanwhile, areas such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Dhenkanal can expect hot and humid weather.
As the last phase of the Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections approaches, the IMD has also warned people to take necessary precautions during rallies, especially in areas with high humidity and temperature. Special Relief Commissioner Satyabrata Sahu has instructed all district collectors to implement precautionary measures such as reviewing basic health facilities at healthcare centres and ensuring adequate staffing, particularly at the grassroots level.
The health department has also been advised to assess the availability of doctors and health workers to address heat-related issues, particularly in coastal areas where humidity levels are high. With the intense heatwave continuing to grip the state, it is important for everyone to take care of themselves and stay hydrated to avoid any heat-related complications.
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