Thunderstorms and rain across Odisha on Wednesday offered respite from extreme heat, with 12 towns recording temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius or higher.
Odisha is experiencing extreme heat with nine locations recording temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius, with Boudh being the hottest at 45.9°C.
Odisha is facing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, prompting the IMD to issue warnings for several districts.
Tourists at Odisha’s Astaranga coast were amazed by a rare waterspout resembling an elephant’s trunk, formed amid stormy weather conditions. The phenomenon has drawn significant attention online.
Travelers in India should brace for a week of weather disturbances, including thunderstorms, rainfall, and heat waves, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in 12 districts of Odisha over the next three hours.
The India Meteorological Department predicts rainfall and thunderstorms in Odisha, offering relief from the intense heat, with a yellow warning issued for the region.
Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda recording a peak temperature of 44.8°C. A yellow warning has been issued for several districts due to expected thunderstorms and rain.
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