Bhubaneswar: Odisha is unlikely to receive any respite from the searing heat wage in the next five days as most parts of the state are set to experience soaring temperatures.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty surface wind may occur in the afternoon/evening hours at some places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Ganjam, and Gajapati during the next 24 hours.
In its midday bulletin, the weather agency said that warm night conditions very likely to prevail at isolated places over the district of Sundargarh, Balangir and Sambalpur during the period.
Similarly, hot and humid conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati.
On April 19-20, heat wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places over the district of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Balangir, Nuapa
da and Sambalpur.
Warm night conditions may prevail at isolated places over the district of Sundargarh, Balangir & Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions very likely to prevail at isolated places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam & Gajapati.
On April 20-21, heat wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places over the district of Sundargarh, Nuapada, Jharsuguda, Balangir, Kalahandi and Sambalpur.
Similarly, warm night conditions may prevail at isolated places over the district of Sundargarh, Balangir and Sambalpur. Hot and humid conditions may prevail at isolated places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati during the period.
The IMD said there will be no large change in maximum temperature (day temperature) during next 5 days and thereafter the mercury may fall by 2-3°C over the districts of Odisha.
As the state continues to grapple with severe summer conditions, several western and interior districts remain under the grip of an intense heat wave, with temperatures likely to soar further in the coming days.
Authorities have advised people to avoid venturing outdoors during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated and take necessary precautions as the scorching weather persists across the state.