Bhubaneswar, Ap 27: The heatwave conditions prevailed across Odisha on Saturday due to increase in temperature.
According to the Regional Meteorological Office here, as many as 10 places in Odisha record a maximum temperature of above 40 degree Celsius. Jharsuguda reported the highest of 41.4, followed by Bhubaneswar (40.6), Balasore (40.1), Sambalpur (40), Chandbali (39.6), Hirakud (39), Rourkela (38.6), Gopalpur (34.4), Puri (34.4) and Paradip (33.5).
Moreover, the red warning has also been issued for Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, IMD said.
During a press conference today, scientist Umashankar Dash from IMD, Bhubaneswar, delivered a concerning forecast for Odisha, stating that numerous regions in the state may experience a significant increase in daytime temperatures by up to 2 degrees Celsius. It is anticipated that most areas will reach a scorching 45 degrees Celsius over the next four days, with this condition persisting until May 2, despite the potential influence of westerly winds in certain regions.
Dash emphasized that a heat wave to severe heat wave warning has been issued for several districts, effective for the next 24 hours. He also indicated that there are no substantial indications of a major weather system change within the upcoming four days.
In light of these projections, the public is strongly advised to take appropriate precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of the heat wave. Dash recommended staying indoors during daytime hours as a primary preventive measure.
