Bhubaneswar: After interior parts of Odisha experienced the coldest day of April on Thursday breaking all-time record due to a significant drop in day temperature, Odisha is all set to experience hotter days.
Going by the latest prediction of the India Meteorological Department regional centre, the day temperature will increase by 6 to 8 degree Celsius for the next four days with the effect of dry air from the west and north-west direction after April 13. The temperature may touch 43-44 degree Celsius by April 17.
Talking to the media, senior Scientist at IMD Bhubaneswar, Umasankar Das says, “Due to a trough in the middle and upper part of the atmosphere, there has been cloudy weather in Odisha. After April 13, the temperature will start rising and may reach 43-44 degrees by April 17. Higher humidity will remain in the coastal regions.”
It may be mentioned that cloudy skies, strong winds, and light rain in parts of Odisha kept the mercury in check on Thursday.
Under the influence of western disturbance, 10 districts experienced light rainfall activities.
