Thunderstorms and rain across Odisha on Wednesday offered respite from extreme heat, with 12 towns recording temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius or higher.
As Odisha faces extreme heat conditions, dermatologists emphasize the importance of skincare. Dr. Sai Lahari Rachumallu offers essential tips for maintaining skin health during the summer.
India is set to experience relief from the ongoing heatwave as the India Meteorological Department predicts monsoon arrival in the next few days, with heavy rain expected in various states.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for safety during the heatwave, accusing the government of ignoring inflation issues.
Odisha is experiencing extreme heat with nine locations recording temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius, with Boudh being the hottest at 45.9°C.
Western Odisha is enduring a heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple locations before noon. Sambalpur recorded the highest at 41.4°C.
The Odisha government has confirmed three fatalities linked to heatwave conditions, with additional cases under investigation. Authorities urge residents to take precautions against sun exposure.
In response to extreme heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, several Indian states have announced school closures and early summer vacations to safeguard students.
Odisha is facing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, prompting the IMD to issue warnings for several districts.
On Wednesday, several towns in Western Odisha reported temperatures exceeding 41°C, signaling severe heatwave conditions in the area.
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