Bhubaneswar: Several cities in Odisha continued to experience unusually high temperatures on Monday, with Puri, Paradeep and Bhubaneswar figuring among the hottest places in the state, according to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, Puri recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6°C on October 5. This is the all-time second highest October temperature for the temple town since meteorological records began in 1896.
Paradeep, the major port city, registered 36.5°C, which stands as the all-time second highest maximum temperature for the month of October since 1969.The state capital Bhubaneswar also remained warm, with the mercury touching 35.8°C. This marks the all-time fifth highest October temperature recorded in the city since 1952.
The IMD observations indicate that early October is still proving hotter than usual across coastal and central parts of Odisha, with multiple locations registering temperatures that rank among the highest ever for the month.
