Bhubaneswar, 26 April (H.S.): Odisha continues to experience intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring across the state. Western districts have recorded highs of around 43°C, while coastal regions remain hot and humid, with temperatures ranging between 38°C and 40°C.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), similar weather conditions are expected to persist on Sunday, with little change likely on Monday. A marginal drop in temperature—by approximately 2 to 4 degrees Celsius—is anticipated from Tuesday, April 28, though officials caution that this may not bring substantial relief.
The IMD has also indicated the possibility of Kalbaisakhi (nor’wester) activity in parts of South Odisha on Sunday, which may bring isolated rainfall. Such conditions are expected to continue intermittently in southern districts until May 1.
Coastal Odisha and nearby districts are likely to remain hot and humid over the next two days. Heatwave conditions are forecast to prevail in several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Balangir, Sambalpur, and Angul.
On Saturday, at least 17 locations across the state recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C. Jharsuguda emerged as the hottest place at 44.1°C, nearly 3 degrees above normal. Other high readings included Titilagarh (43°C), Balangir (43.5°C), Nuapada (43°C), Sundargarh (42.8°C), Sambalpur and Hirakud (42.6°C each), Sonepur (42.3°C), and Bhawanipatna (42.0°C).
In contrast, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded relatively lower temperatures at 36.6°C and 36.8°C, respectively, offering slight respite compared to other regions.
Authorities continue to advise residents to take necessary precautions to cope with the extreme heat.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda
