Bhubaneswar: Odisha sweltered under heatwave conditions as the mercury touched 40°C or more at several places by 2.30 PM today.
According to India Meteorological Department’s regional centre here, Keonjhar was the hottest place with 43.5°C followed by Jharsuguda 43.2°C, Sambalpur 42.7°C, Rourkela 42.6°C, Hirakud 42.6, Chandbali 41.4°C, Bhubaneswar 40.5°C, Balasore 40.2°C, Puri 34.6°C, Paradip 33.2°C and Gopalpur 32.6°C.
The IMD advised people, especially the aged, children and pregnant women, not to venture outside their homes between 11 am and 3 pm.
The weather agency has predicted rain and thunderstorms under the influence of Kalabaisakhi in several parts of southern Odisha.
