Odisha is reeling under intense summer heat, with temperatures soaring early in the day across multiple districts.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jharsuguda recorded the state’s highest temperature at 35.2°C by 8:30 AM, triggering concerns of an impending heatwave.
Other western and interior regions also reported high early temperatures:
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Sambalpur: 34.4°C
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Hirakud: 34°C
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Baleswar: 33°C
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Puri: 33.4°C
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Rourkela: 32.8°C
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Bhubaneswar: 32.4°C
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Chandbali: 32.2°C
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Paradip: 31.2°C
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Gopalpur (comparatively cooler): 30.2°C
Meteorologists have warned that temperatures may breach 40°C in parts of western Odisha by afternoon, with heatwave-like conditions expected. Residents, particularly outdoor workers, children, and the elderly, are advised to:
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Avoid direct sun exposure
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Stay hydrated
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Minimize outdoor activity during peak heat hours
The IMD also cautioned that these harsh conditions may persist until the onset of the southwest monsoon, predicted to arrive over Kerala by May 27.
Health authorities have circulated guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses, urging everyone to stay cool and protected as the summer heat tightens its grip across the state.
