Bhubaneswar: Even as the day temperatures in several places of Odisha crossed 30°C by 9.00 am on Thursday, the regional office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here forecasts that heat-wave conditions will prevail across the state for another five days.
According to a bulletin released by the IMD, the maximum day temperature might rise above 42°C in most parts of western Odisha due to the prevailing heat wave. The temperature in the coastal areas of the state will remain above 40°C.
The IMD has ruled out any major changes in the day temperature (maximum temperature) during the next three days. On Wednesday, the temperatures recorded in 25 cities of Odisha were above 40°C. Nuapada was the hottest place in the state at 44°C.
Some places in the south and interior of Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. A yellow warning has been issued for 11 districts on Thursday for lightning and thunderstorms.
The IMD has predicted that the temperature will drop due to pre-monsoon in the coastal areas of Kerala and Karnataka this week. However, the temperature is unlikely to drop in Odisha before June 10.
