Bhubaneswar: Odisha is experiencing severe heat with high humidity, with several places recording temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius since morning.
According to the latest data available till 8:30 am, Jharsuguda recorded a temperature of 35.2°C, followed by Sambalpur at 34.4°C, and Hirakud at 34°C. Other districts also reported high temperatures, with Baleswar at 33°C, Puri at 33.4°C, Rourkela at 32.8°C, Bhubaneswar at 32.4°C, Chandbali at 32.2°C, Paradip at 31.2°C, and Gopalpur at 30.2°C, weather scientist Umashankar Das informed.
The state is also witnessing high humidity levels, with Paradip recording 74.8%, Puri at 72.1%, Gopalpur at 70.3%, and Chandbali at 70.2%. Bhubaneswar reported a humidity level of 63.9%, while Baleswar recorded 61%. Other districts, including Rourkela, Sambalpur, Hirakud, and Jharsuguda, reported humidity levels of 48.7%, 47.1%, 45.5%, and 37.4%, respectively.
The combination of high temperature and humidity is making the weather feel even hotter, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe during this heatwave.
