Bhubaneswar: The evening weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Bhubaneswar centre on Thursday highlighted rising day temperatures across many parts of Odisha, particularly in the western and southern districts, even as coastal areas remained relatively cooler.
According to the bulletin, Boudh recorded the highest maximum temperature of 38.9°C, followed closely by Bolangir and Bhawanipatna at 38.0°C each. Other interior stations that crossed the 37°C mark included Titlagarh (37.5°C), Paralakhemundi (37.6°C), Nuapada (37.8°C), Sambalpur (36.8°C), Dhenkanal (36.8°C), and Jharsuguda (35.7°C).
State capital Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum of 34.7°C, while Cuttack stood at 33.4°C. Coastal stations like Puri (35.1°C), Gopalpur, and Paradip remained comparatively moderate. Several places in north and central Odisha, including Balasore (28.8°C) and Bhadrak (30.5°C), recorded noticeably lower daytime temperatures.
Minimum temperatures ranged between 19°C and 25°C across most stations, providing some relief during nights. Relative humidity remained high, especially in coastal regions (often above 80% at 0830 IST), contributing to muggy conditions.
Rainfall activity was sparse. Significant showers were reported only in isolated pockets — Paradip recorded 27.3 mm, Bhubaneswar 10.2 mm, and a few other stations like Jagatsinghpur (4.4 mm) and Khordha (7.0 mm) received light to moderate rain during the day. Most interior districts remained dry.
The temperature trend indicates a gradual build-up of heat in the western and southern parts of the state, typical of the transition towards the pre-monsoon season. The IMD has been monitoring the situation closely, and further bulletins are expected as maximum temperatures continue to hover in the mid-to-high 30s in many districts.
Residents in interior Odisha have been advised to take necessary precautions against the rising heat, stay hydrated, and avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak afternoon hours.
