Heat wave returns again in Odisha, mercury will reach 40 degree
Hot and humid weather conditions have returned to Odisha on Sunday with at least 30 places recording a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius or more.
Baripada was the hottest at 39.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Jharsuguda at 39 degrees Celsius. The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded 37.8 degrees Celsius and 37.2 degrees Celsius, respectively, during this period.
Weather experts have said that till April 12, the normal temperature will be 40 degree Celsius at many places in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the mercury level is likely to rise this week.
“Thunderstorm activity saw a decline on Sunday. It is expected to subside over most parts of Odisha after next two days. This will lead to an increase of 2 to 3 degrees in the day temperature at some places during the next two to three days,” said Umashankar Das, scientist at Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre.Meanwhile, the regional weather office has forecast thundershower with lightning at one or two places in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Gajapati, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri districts on Monday.
