Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a significant increase in daytime temperatures (maximum temperatures) across various parts of Odisha in the next four to five days, with an expected rise of 4°C to 6°C.
According to the regional centre of the IMD in Bhubaneswar, “This temperature rise is due to prevailing north-westerly/westerly dry air and high solar insolation.”
The forecast anticipates that daytime temperatures will surpass 40°C in numerous regions of the state, while coastal Odisha is expected to see temperatures ranging between 36°C-38°C in the next two days.
“The interior areas are expected to witness temperatures between 40°C and 42°C on April 17 and 18. Additionally, the night temperature is likely to increase by 2°C to 4°C in many places over the next three days,” the IMD said.
On Sunday, the maximum temperature recorded in the state was 40.5°C in Paralakhemundi, followed by Malkangiri (39.9°C) and Bhubaneswar (39.6°C).
In anticipation of a heatwave, the IMD has issued a yellow warning for Cuttack, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts for April 15.
Hot and humid weather conditions are expected in several districts during the day, including Bhadrak, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Khurda, Cuttack, Angul, and Nayagarh, weathermen said.
The department has advised people to take precautionary measures while going outside between 11 am and 3 pm.
