Bhubaneswar: Intense heat wave continues to sweep Odisha as four places recorded 40 Degrees C plus temperature at 11.30 AM on Sunday.
Jharsuguda and Keonjhar emerged hottest by 11.30 AM with 41 degrees C while Bhubaneswar and Balasore stood second at 40.7 and 40.1 degrees C respectively by the time.
Places close to 40 degrees C are Rourkela (39.6), Chandbali (39.2), Sambalpur (38.2), Hirakud (37.8).
Similarly, coastal town Puri recorded 34.4 degrees C by 11.30 AM and Paradip witnessed 33.5 Degrees C.
Gopalpur recorded 32.8 degrees C at 11.30 AM.
The temperature is likely to rise during noon. The IMD predicted rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon in north interior pockets due to Kalabaisakhi.
The weather agency also issued heatwave warning for several districts of the State for next 24 hours.
