May 5th 2024.
It was a sweltering day in Bhubaneswar as the state of Odisha was hit with severe heatwave conditions. The temperature in Titilagarh soared to a scorching 45 degrees Celsius, leaving residents longing for some relief from the blazing sun. The Met Department issued a bulletin stating that a total of 25 places in the state recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
The highest temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in Boudh, closely followed by Nuapada at 44.4 degrees Celsius. Bolangir, Bhawanipatna, and Jharsuguda also experienced intense heat with temperatures reaching 44 degrees Celsius, while Baripada recorded 43.8 degrees Celsius. With such high temperatures, it was crucial for people to take precautions and stay hydrated.
The Met Department also warned of possible thunderstorms and lightning in certain areas of the state on May 6, including Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Kandhamal. This was some relief amid the scorching heat, but it also meant that people needed to be cautious and stay indoors during such weather conditions. Additionally, strong winds were predicted along the coast of north Odisha from May 6 to 8.
The weather in Odisha was certainly unforgiving, making it difficult for people to go about their daily activities. It was essential to take necessary precautions and stay updated with the forecasts from the Met Department. Let's hope for some respite from the heat in the coming days. This is PTI, reporting on the current weather conditions in Odisha.
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