Heatwave sweeps Odisha, 13 places record temp above 40 degree Celsius

With intense heatwave conditions sweeping across Odisha temperature soared above 40 degree Celsius in at least 13 places in state on Monday, MeT Centre here said.

As mercury level jumped in all regions, Talcher town in coal belt turned out to be hottest place in state recording a maximum temperature of 44.9 degree Celsius on Monday, Meteorological Centre here said.

intense heatwave conditions are likely to prevail for next four days in most parts of state, particularly in western region, it said

Talcher was closely followed by Bolangir which recorded 44.8 degree Celsius, while mercury stood at 44.6 degree in Bhawanipatna, 44.2 degree in Jharsuguda, 43.5 degree Celsius at Angul, 43.4 degree in Sambalpur and 43.3 degree Celsius at Hirakud MeT centre said.

maximum temperature was recorded at 43.2 degree Celsius at Boudh, 42.2 degree in Sonepur, 42 degree in Malkangiri, 41.4 degree at Phulbani, 41 degree in Titilagarh and 40.5 degree Celsius in Sundargarh, it said. In view of heatwave conditions, state government has alrey asked Collectors of all districts to remain prepared and take precautionary measures to deal with situation.

Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK has written to Collectors of all 30 districts asking m to ensure precautionary measures for tackling situation as temperature has shot up in different parts of state.