Bhubaneswar: Day temperatures across Odisha remained high on Tuesday, with Titlagarh recording the highest maximum temperature at 37.7°C, followed closely by Bhawanipatna at 37.5°C and Nuapada at 37.2°C, according to the evening weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Several western Odisha towns continued to reel under above-normal heat, with Bolangir recording 36.9°C, Boudh 36.6°C, Sambalpur 36.5°C and Hirakud 36.0°C. In contrast, coastal areas reported relatively lower temperatures, with Puri and Paradip both recording 32.6°C. The state capital Bhubaneswar registered a maximum temperature of 34.3°C.
Minimum temperatures across the state ranged between 18.0°C in Rayagada and 24.7°C in Paradip.
Meanwhile, significant rainfall activity was reported in parts of the state. Bhadrak recorded heavy rainfall of 41 mm between 0830 hrs and 1730 hrs, while Phulbani received 47 mm during the same period. Baripada (11 mm), Nayagarh (15 mm) and Paralakhemundi (25.6 mm) also witnessed notable precipitation.
The IMD said an upper air cyclonic circulation over Odisha and adjoining areas persists, along with a trough extending from Gangetic West Bengal to the Gulf of Mannar, influencing the current weather conditions.
Under its impact, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at many places in coastal and adjoining districts till Wednesday morning. The Met office has issued an orange warning for several districts including Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Angul, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds of 50–60 kmph and hail.
Heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds is also likely at isolated places in Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha, Jajpur and Dhenkanal.
A yellow warning has been issued for multiple districts, cautioning about thunderstorms with wind speeds of 30–50 kmph.
The IMD has warned that strong winds may cause damage to standing crops, banana plantations and vulnerable structures, and may also lead to waterlogging in low-lying urban areas, disrupting traffic and visibility.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off the Odisha coast on April 7 due to squally weather conditions, with wind speeds reaching up to 70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph and very rough to high sea conditions.
The IMD said there will be no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next three days, followed by a gradual rise of 4–6°C thereafter.
