Bhubaneswar: Odisha is reeling under a severe heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 35°C in at least 10 cities across the state.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heat wave will persist for the next 4-5 days, with no significant change in day temperatures.
According to reports, the temperature in Koraput reached 40 degrees Celsius in January, breaking a 52-year-old record. Similarly, on January 31, the temperature in Bhawanipatna reached 34 degrees Celsius, the second-highest temperature ever recorded in the city.
Last year, Bhubaneswar experienced a prolonged heat wave, with temperatures remaining above 40 degrees Celsius for 16 consecutive days in April. This was a rare occurrence, and the city witnessed a new record being set.
The IMD has predicted that the heat wave will continue to intensify, and the temperature will likely remain above 35 degrees Celsius.
Sambalpur, Hirakud, and Jharsuguda recorded a temperature of 35.9°C. Bhubaneswar and Talcher recorded a temperature of 33.8°C. Koraput’s temperature stood at 33.2°C. Phulbani recorded a temperature of 32.9°C. Jagatsinghpur’s temperature was 32.8°C. Baripada recorded a temperature of 32.6°C. Chatrapur’s temperature stood at 32.7°C. Keonjhar recorded a temperature of 32.3°C. Cuttack and Puri recorded a temperature of 31.8°C. Daringbadi’s temperature was 31.5°C.
