Bhubaneswar: Under the influence of prevailing mainly Northwesterly/Westerly dry air and high solar insolation, the Maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is very likely to rise by 2 to 4°C over the districts of Odisha during the next 2 days & no large change thereafter, the regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) here said in a special bulleting on Monday.
According to the IMD forecast, consequently, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to be more than 40°C at many places over the districts of Odisha and likely to be above normal by 3 to 5°C over the districts of Odisha during 4th to 6th March 2024.
The weather agency has advised people to take precautionary measures while going outside during the time between 11 am and 3 pm.
Also, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to be between 39 to 41°C at a few places over the districts of interior Odisha and between 37 to 39°C over the coastal districts of Odisha during the next 4 to 5 days, the IMD said.
Minimum Temperature:
Minimum temperature (night temperature) is likely to gradually rise by 2-3°C during the next 2-3 days at many places over the districts of Odisha and no large change thereafter, consequently likely to be between 25 to 27°C, over the most parts of coastal districts and between 24 to 26°C, over the interior districts of Odisha. Also, they were above normal by 2 to 3°C at most places over the districts of coastal Odisha and by 3 to 5°C at a few places over the districts of interior Odisha.
Relative Humidity:
As the relative humidity remains in the range of 50 to 70% over coastal Odisha and between 30 to50 over interior districts of Odisha, People are advised to take precautionary measures while going outside during the time between 10 am and 3 pm in prevailing hot & humid weather conditions over the state.
- Yesterday’s Maximum Day Temperature: 39.7°C Malkangiri
- Yesterday’s Highest Minimum Temperature over Odisha: 27.5°C Keonjhar
Check IMD’s Forecast for the next 5 days:
- Day 1 (1st April 2024):
NIL
- Day 2 (2nd April 2024) Yellow warning:-(Be Updated):
Warm night conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Kalahandi, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, and Malkangiri.
- Day 3 (2nd April 2024) Yellow warning:-(Be Updated):
Warm night conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Nayagarh, and Malkangiri.
- Day-4 (2nd April 2024) Yellow warning:-(Be Updated):
Heat wave conditions are very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jajpur, Bhadrak, Nayagarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Kandhamal, & Cuttack.
Warm night conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Nayagarh, Khordha, Malkangiri, and Nawarangpur.
- Day-5 (5th April 2024) Yellow warning:-(Be Updated):
Heat wave conditions very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jajpur, Bhadrak, Nayagarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Kandhamal, & Cuttack.
Warm night conditions very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Nayagarh, Khordha, Malkangiri, & Nawarangpur.
Impact:
- Heat is tolerable for the general public but slight health concern for vulnerable people (viz: infants, elderly, pregnant women and sick people).
- It is advised to take precautionary measures for hot weather while going outside during peak hours of the day (around 1100 IST-1500 IST).
- Heat cramp, heat rash likely during peak hours of the day between 1100 IST-1500 IST
Action Suggested:
- Avoid prolonged heat exposure.
- Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes.
- Cover your head: use a wet cloth, hat or umbrella while going out during peak hours.
- Drink sufficient water even if not feeling thirsty to avoid dehydration.
- Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), sugarcane juice, lemon water, buttermilk, etc. to rehydrate the body.
- Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight during the peak hours.
- Schedule strenuous jobs to cooler times of the day.
- Increasing the frequency and length of rest breaks for outdoor activities.
- Pregnant workers and workers with medical conditions should be given additional attention.
- Recognize the signs of heat stroke, heat rash or heat cramps such as weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, sweating and seizures. If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor/ hospital immediately.
- Farmers are advised to continue irrigation activities in sugarcane, summer maize, pulses and other crops and vegetables.
