Bhubaneswar: Heatwave condition prevailed in Odisha with 14 stations in the State on Wednesday recorded a maximum temperature of over 38 degree Celsius, while three stations recorded the highest temperature of 40 degree Celsius and above, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The mercury recorded 40 degree Celsius at Angul, Titilagarh 40.2 degree Celsius and Bolangir 40.5 degree Celsius.
The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack respectively recorded a maximum temperature of 37.6 degree Celsius and Cuttack 38 degree Celsius.
All the 30 IMD stations in Odisha have recorded a maximum temperature of above 32 degree Celsius with the seaside town of Gopalpur remaining the coolest by recording a maximum temperature of 32.1 degree Celsius.