The southwest monsoon has rapidly advanced across the entire state, bringing widespread rain and cooler temperatures, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Western Odisha is facing a severe dry spell due to a sluggish monsoon, resulting in significant rainfall deficits and soaring temperatures.
Due to extreme heat conditions, five districts in Odisha have postponed the reopening of schools and anganwadi centres until June 22.
The southwest monsoon is advancing in eastern India, bringing heavy rainfall to Kerala and parts of the southern peninsula, while heatwave conditions persist in northern regions like Rajasthan.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across India as the monsoon progresses.
Odisha is experiencing severe heat during the day, followed by Kalbaisakhi storms in the evening, leading to alerts across 21 districts.
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.
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.
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