Extreme Heatwave to Persist for Two More Days, Relief Expected from 19th

Bhubaneswar: Boudh recorded 43.6°C, while Jharsuguda reached 42°C, Balangir 41.7°C, and Angul 41°C. The intense heatwave has left western and interior Odisha struggling.

There will be no respite even on Monday. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that western, interior, and northern Odisha will experience extreme heat. Most parts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Kalahandi districts will be under severe heatwave conditions.

Sundargarh, Balangir, Boudh, and Sonepur are also expected to face extreme conditions. Some places in Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj districts might experience firestorms. Although coastal areas may not reach 40°C, an unusual level of discomfort will be felt.

Possibility of Nor’wester Rain in Seven Districts

Light to moderate rain expected in various parts of the state till the 22nd

Heatwave conditions will continue on the 17th and 18th

On Sunday, temperatures touched 40°C in seven locations across Odisha. There is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain in seven districts. From March 19 to 22, different parts of the state are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall, according to the Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre.

Relief Expected After Two Days

Agricultural meteorologist Dr. Surendranath Pasupalak has predicted that relief will come after March 20. A complete weather system is expected to form over northwest Odisha on March 21 and over southern Odisha on March 22. This will bring gusty winds and rainfall.

On March 20, the temperature is expected to drop by 1 to 2°C. However, on the 21st and 22nd, the daytime temperature is likely to decrease by 4 to 5°C.

On Sunday, the temperature crossed 40°C in seven places across the state. Boudh recorded the highest temperature at 43.6°C, while Jharsuguda saw 42°C, Balangir 41.7°C, Angul 41.1°C, Titilagarh 40.5°C, and Bhawanipatna 40.9°C.

Currently, hot westerly winds are blowing across the state, causing a rise in temperature. However, after two days, partial changes in the weather are expected. Moist sea winds from the Bay of Bengal will move towards interior Odisha, leading to a drop in temperature.