Bhubaneswar: There seems to be no respite from the severe heatwave prevailing across the state as about 32 towns in Odisha recorded maximum day temperatures above 40°C on Monday.
Baripada was the hottest place in the state today at 44.8°C, while Angul and Boudh recorded 44.3°C and 44.1°C respectively. The mercury also soared to 44°C in Talcher and Bhawanipatna.
The maximum temperatures at the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar were 42.5°C and 41.3°C respectively.
Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over several districts of Odisha during the next 4 – 5 days, the IMD regional centre here said.
The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre has predicted that due to prevailing mainly Northwesterly/Westerly dry air and high solar insolation maximum temperature (Day Temperature) likely to be above normal by 3 to 6°C over some districts of Odisha during the next 4 to 5 days.
The weather agency has advised people to take precautionary measures while going outside during peak hours of the day time between 11 AM – 3 PM.
