Odisha is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature in the state today at 38.6°C.
According to weather scientist Umashankar Dash, ten cities in Odisha have recorded temperatures of 37°C or higher.
#5ସହର ରେ #38ଡ଼ିଗ୍ରୀ ଛୁଇଁଲା ପାରଦ
38.6°C ସହ #ଝାରସୁଗୁଡା ଏବଂ #ପାରଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି ରାଜ୍ୟର ଯୁଗ୍ମ ଉତ୍ତପ୍ତ ସହର
ଝାରସୁଗୁଡା 38.6°C
ପାରଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି 38.6°C
ବଲାଙ୍ଗୀର 38.4°C
ଟିଟିଲାଗଡ଼ 38°C
ବୌଦ୍ଧ 38°C
ସମ୍ବଲପୁର 37.8°C
ସୁନ୍ଦରଗଡ 37.3°C
ହୀରାକୁଦ 37.1°C
ଅନୁଗୁଳ 37.1°C
ଭବାନୀପାଟଣା 37°C pic.twitter.com/Hn5SIU4gFD— usd (@usd0705) March 3, 2025
Following closely behind Jharsuguda, Paralakhemundi also reached a scorching 38.6°C, while Balangir, Titilagarh, and Boudh registered temperatures of 38°C. Other cities experiencing extreme heat include Sambalpur at 37.8°C, Sundergarh at 37.3°C, Hirakud and Angul at 37.1°C, and Bhawanipatna at 37°C.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that dry weather will continue across Odisha, with maximum temperatures expected to rise by 2-3°C from March 4 to 6 in districts such as Puri, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Bolangir, and Boudh. The IMD has also issued a weather warning for fishermen along Odisha’s coast, which will remain valid for the next five days.
The IMD’s Evening Weather Bulletin indicates that maximum day temperatures will rise over the next three days, with no significant changes expected afterward. In contrast, minimum night temperatures are expected to remain stable for the next three days before dropping by 2-3°C in the following two days.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe in the heatwave and stay informed about weather updates. Stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during peak hours to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses.
