June 3rd 2024.
The Indian Meteorological Department in Bhubaneswar has issued a Yellow Warning for heatwave conditions in various districts of Odisha until 8:30 am on June 6. This update was included in their midday weather bulletin released on Wednesday.
The agency reported that from June 4 at 8:30 am to June 5 at 8:30 am, heatwave conditions are expected to prevail at one or two places in Subarnapur, Boudh, Bolangir, Bargarh, Nuapada, and Kandhamal districts. Additionally, hot and humid weather is likely to be experienced in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts during the same time period.
Moving on to the forecast for June 5 at 8:30 am to June 6 at 8:30 am, IMD has predicted heatwave conditions in Subarnapur, Boudh, Bolangir, Bargarh, Nuapada, and Kandhamal districts. Similarly, hot and humid weather is expected in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts during this time.
According to an official statement, the state of Odisha has witnessed 20 deaths due to sunstroke in the last three days, as the intense heatwave continues to affect the region. The Special Relief Commission of the state has confirmed that out of the 99 reported deaths, 20 were caused by sunstroke after post-mortem and inquiry. Two other deaths were due to different reasons, and the remaining cases are still under investigation.
Prior to this, 42 deaths were suspected to be caused by sunstroke, but only six were confirmed after post-mortem and inquiry, while another six were found to be caused by other reasons. Officials have reported that the majority of these deaths occurred in Bolangir, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sonepur, Sundergarh, and Balasore districts.
According to reports by PNN & Agencies, the state government is taking necessary measures to provide relief and assistance to the affected areas and is closely monitoring the situation.
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