Several parts Odisha experienced sizzling heat on Friday, as eight places, including the capital city of Bhubaneswar, saw daytime temperatures cross 41 degrees Celsius, with the meteorological department forecasting thunderstorms and rainfall for the next four days.
Boudh town in Western Odisha was the hottest place in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 41.7 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Sambalpur recorded a daytime high of 41.2 degrees Celsius, with Bhubaneswar and Angul registering 41.1 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department said hot and humid conditions are projected to persist in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghapur, Cuttack, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, and Nayagarh on June 6.
Several other districts, including Balasore, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, and Gajapati districts—are anticipated to experience volatile thunderstorms accompanied by lightning strikes.
The weather office has issued a “yellow warning” (signalling a need to remain vigilant) for Saturday covering Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghapur, Cuttack, Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, and Nayagarh districts.
Similar weather conditions would prevail in the state for another three days, it said.
