May 2nd 2024.
The state of Odisha is currently experiencing a harsh heatwave, according to the latest report from the Met Department. Temperatures have soared past 44 degrees Celsius in multiple areas, making it difficult for residents to stay cool. In fact, Bolangir recorded a scorching 45 degrees Celsius, with Angul town following closely behind at 44.7 degrees Celsius. Even smaller towns like Nuapada, Talcher, Boudh, Baripada, and Bhawanipatna have been affected by this intense heat.
The capital city of Bhubaneswar has also been affected, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius. Neighboring city Cuttack has not been spared either, with the mercury settling at 38.6 degrees Celsius. The Met Department has issued a heatwave warning for several districts, including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, and Nuapada. Other districts that have been affected include Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal, Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, and Ganjam. These districts can expect extremely high temperatures on Friday.
According to Manorama Mohanty, Director of the IMD Centre in Bhubaneswar, there will not be any significant changes in the day temperatures over the next three days. This means that residents will have to continue enduring the heat for a while longer. It is important for everyone to take precautions and stay hydrated during this time.
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