The southwest monsoon has rapidly advanced across the entire state, bringing widespread rain and cooler temperatures, according to the India Meteorological Department.
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.
On Wednesday, several towns in Western Odisha reported temperatures exceeding 41°C, signaling severe heatwave conditions in the area.
The temperature in Odisha surpassed 40°C in several regions on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department predicting additional rises in the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for northwest and central India, forecasting maximum temperatures to reach 45 degrees Celsius in some areas over the next few days.
Odisha is experiencing extreme summer temperatures, with Jharsuguda reaching the highest in the country at 44.6 degrees Celsius. The intense heat is impacting daily life across the state.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for a severe heatwave in Odisha, with temperatures anticipated to rise to 45°C in several districts.
Odisha is facing a severe heatwave again, with Titlagarh recording a scorching 41.5°C. The India Meteorological Department warns of extreme temperatures persisting until April 19.
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