Bhubaneswar: Odisha turned into a frying pan on Saturday as heatwave and severe heatwave conditions prevailed at several places across the State.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while severe heatwave prevailed over the districts of Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Dhenkanal, heatwave was experienced in the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Bhadrak, Kendrapada, Balasore, Nuapada, Nayagarh and Deogarh.
As many as 33 places recorded maximum day temperature of 40°C or more.
Similarly, 14 places recorded a maximum day temperature of 43°C.
Angul which recorded a maximum day temperature of 44.7°C was the hottest place in the State followed by Bhubaneswar at 44.6°C and Baripada at 44.2°C.
Mercury breached 43°C in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack for the first time in the current season.
While Bhubaneswar recorded 44.6°C, Cuttack registered 43.4°C.
Here is the detailed temperature data shared by the IMD this evening:
