Temperatures in Odisha reach over 43 degrees at seven locations and thunderstorms are expected in the next four days.

Bhubaneswar, a city in Odisha, experienced scorching heat as the temperature soared to a staggering 43 degree Celsius or higher in at least seven places on Monday. It was definitely a day where one would prefer to stay indoors or find some shade to escape the intense heat. But, as the day progressed, there was some relief in sight as thunderstorms accompanied by rain provided some respite from the ongoing heatwave. Bhubaneswar, in particular, experienced this much-needed relief from the sweltering weather.

According to the evening bulletin released by the Bhubaneswar meteorological centre, Bolangir town in western Odisha was the hottest place in the state with a temperature of 44.5 degree Celsius. This was followed by Titlagarh, another town in the Bolangir district, which recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degree Celsius. Other places like Boudh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bhawanipatna, and Bargarh also recorded high temperatures of 43.5 degree Celsius, 43.4 degree Celsius, and 43 degree Celsius respectively.

In the midst of all this, the capital city Bhubaneswar was hit by thunderstorms and rain, providing much-needed relief to the residents. However, the strong winds brought down tree branches in various places, causing road blockades. The authorities immediately sprang into action with the fire services, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, and forest personnel working together to clear the roads.

In a statement, the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) predicted that the thunderstorms and rain would continue for the next four days in the state. They also warned about the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph in various districts like Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Koraput on May 7.

So, while the heat continues to linger in some parts of Odisha, the ongoing thunderstorms and rain provide some hope for relief from the sweltering weather. It is important for everyone to take necessary precautions and stay safe during this time.

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