Bhubaneswar: As the day temperatures continued to rise amid scorching heatwave across Odisha, at least 17 places in the state recorded 40 degree Celsius or above on Monday.
As per the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur remained the hottest place in the state for the third day in a row recording 42.9 degree Celsius, slightly down from 43.2 degree Celsius experienced on Sunday.
Hirakud closely followed with 42.4°C, while both Jharsuguda and Balangir reported 42.2°C. Boudh and Titilagarh recorded 42°C. Angul sizzled at 41.9°C, Bhawanipatna at 41.6°C, and both Sundargarh and Sonepur registered 41.5°C. Paralakhemundi and Bargarh each recorded 41.2°C, while Nuapada reported 41.0°C. Rourkela and Dhenkanal weren’t far behind, recording 40.6°C and 40.3°C, respectively.
State capital Bhubaneswar also experienced intense heat, with the mercury rising to 40.4°C. Similarly, the temperature in Cuttack touched 40°C.
Amid the prevailing hot and humid conditions, the day temperature in the state is likely to rise further by 2-3 degree Celsius during the next two day, the weather agency said.
It also warned of thunderstorm activity for three days.
