Bhubaneswar, April 20: The scorching heatwave is expected to persist in Odisha until tomorrow, according to forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Most regions of the state are anticipated to experience temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. This condition is primarily attributed to the prevalence of dry northwesterly and westerly air streams, coupled with intense solar radiation, as stated by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

The maximum daytime temperature is forecasted to reach 40°C or higher across many parts of Odisha. Additionally, the Meteorological Centre cautioned that temperatures could surpass normal levels by 3°C to 5°C in certain areas over the next 24 hours. It advised residents to take precautionary measures, particularly during the peak daytime hours between 11 am and 3 pm.

As the relentless heatwave persists, Keonjhar emerged as the hottest location in the state by 2:30 pm on Saturday, recording a maximum temperature of 43.5°C. By the same time, eight other places in Odisha registered temperatures exceeding 40°C.

Bhubaneswar, the state capital, reported a temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius, indicating a significant decrease from the 43.6 degrees recorded on Thursday.

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