April 27th 2024.
The scorching heatwave in Odisha has reached its peak, with temperatures soaring up to 44.6 degrees Celsius in the state capital of Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Weather expert Umashaknar Dash shared this information with reporters during a press conference in Bhubaneswar. He further added that this is the highest recorded temperature in Bhubaneswar so far this summer and it crossed the 44-degree mark for the first time this season.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning, advising people to stay indoors between 11 am to 3 pm as the weather is extremely hot and humid in most parts of the state. According to the IMD's mid-day weather bulletin, Bhubaneswar was followed by Jharsuguda with a temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius, Rourkela at 42.5 degrees, Chandbali at 42.4 degrees, and Sambalpur at 42.1 degrees Celsius.
The weather experts at the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar have predicted that the day temperature is likely to increase by two degrees Celsius in many places in Odisha in the next 24 hours due to the dry northwesterly/westerly winds and high solar insolation. They also mentioned that the maximum temperature is expected to be above normal by four to six degrees Celsius in some parts of the state over the next four to five days.
In the midst of this scorching heat, the IMD has issued a red warning for several areas on Saturday, stating that severe heatwave conditions may prevail in Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Khurda, and Cuttack districts. The weather office has also predicted heatwave conditions for Deogarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Balangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Rayagada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Malkangiri, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts, where an Orange Alert has been issued.
Unfortunately, the hot and humid weather is expected to continue for the next five days, as per the IMD's heatwave warning. This indicates that there is no relief in sight from the scorching temperatures and people are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe. The heatwave in Odisha is at its peak, and it is important for everyone to stay hydrated and avoid venturing out during the hottest hours of the day. Let us all hope for some respite from this intense heat in the coming days.
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