Odisha Swelters Under Scorching Heatwave

Odisha faced a heatwave with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several cities. Jharsuguda recorded the highest at 41.6°C, while Bhubaneswar saw 38.7°C. A slight temperature dip is expected over the weekend, with thunderstorms likely in some districts, according to the IMD bulletin.

Odisha is reeling under a severe heatwave as the mercury climbed above 40 degrees Celsius in nine places on Friday. Jharsuguda topped the list with a scorching 41.6 degrees, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Angul reported a high of 40.7 degrees, closely followed by Titlagarh and Bhadrak at 40.5 degrees Celsius. Other cities like Hirakud and Bolangir also witnessed temperatures surpassing 40 degrees, a challenging ordeal for residents.

Though Bhubaneswar and Cuttack experienced slightly milder temperatures of 38.7 and 38.4 degrees Celsius respectively, relief is on the horizon. IMD forecasts predict a gradual dip in temperatures over the weekend with thunderstorms in some southern districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)