Bhubaneswar: Heatwave conditions intensified across Odisha on Tuesday, with Titlagarh emerging as the hottest location in the state, recording a scorching 41.7 degrees Celsius.
According to the India Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, at least eight places in the state reported maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above.
Among the worst-hit areas, Sambalpur and Hirakud recorded 41.5 degrees Celsius each, while Jharsuguda and Bhawanipatna registered 41 degrees Celsius. Sonepur recorded 40.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Bolangir at 40.3 degrees Celsius. The coal town of Talcher also touched the 40-degree mark.
In contrast, the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded relatively lower maximum temperatures of 37.3 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, high humidity levels—hovering above 80 per cent—added to the discomfort.
The weather office has issued a ‘yellow’ warning for several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati, cautioning residents about prevailing hot and humid conditions on Wednesday.
The India Meteorological Department further said that day temperatures are likely to rise by 2–4 degrees Celsius over the next three days, with no significant change expected thereafter.
