Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow warning for the next seven days across several districts of Odisha, with heatwave conditions likely to intensify in western and interior regions while hot and humid weather continues to prevail along the coastal belt.
Here is the day-wise breakdown of the forecast:
Day-1 (April 13, 2026): Hot and humid conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Jajpur, Puri, Khurdha, Nayagarh, Gajapati, and Ganjam.
Day-2 (April 14, 2026): Hot and humid conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the same coastal districts — Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Jajpur, Puri, Khurdha, Nayagarh, Gajapati, and Ganjam.
Day-3 (April 15, 2026): Heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over Balangir, Kandhamal, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions will continue over the coastal districts mentioned above.
Day-4 (April 16, 2026): Heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over Balangir, Kandhamal, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, and Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions will persist in the coastal districts.
Day-5 (April 17, 2026): Heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over Balangir, Kandhamal, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Nuapada, Nabarangapur, and Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions will continue along the coast.
Day-6 (April 18, 2026): Heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over Balangir, Kandhamal, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, and Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions will persist in the coastal districts.
Day-7 (April 19, 2026): Heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over Balangir, Kandhamal, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Nuapada, Nabarangapur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, and Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions will continue over the coastal districts.
The IMD has advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and take necessary precautions. Farmers and outdoor workers are also urged to remain cautious.
