Bhubaneswar, Oct 6: Coastal Odisha is witnessing unusually high temperatures for early October, with several parts of the region recording a further rise in the mercury on Tuesday compared to the same time a day earlier.

According to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures recorded at 11.30 am showed an upward trend across most coastal stations. Puri recorded 35.2°C on Tuesday, compared with 34.2°C at the same time on Monday, marking a rise of 1°C.

Bhubaneswar also experienced warmer conditions, with the temperature climbing to 34.4°C from 33.6°C on Monday. Chandabali recorded 34.2°C on Tuesday against 33.8°C the previous day, while Gopalpur witnessed a rise from 33.0°C to 34.0°C.

At Paradeep, the mercury increased to 33.8°C, compared with 33.4°C on Monday. Baleshwar, meanwhile, remained unchanged at 34.2°C on both days.

The higher temperatures have added to the heat and humidity being experienced across coastal districts despite the onset of October, when temperatures generally begin to decline following the southwest monsoon season.

The IMD said early October is turning out to be hotter than normal across coastal and central parts of Odisha. Several locations have recorded temperatures that rank among the highest observed for the month.

Weather conditions are being closely monitored as the state continues to experience above-normal temperatures in several areas. The persistence of high daytime temperatures is likely to contribute to uncomfortable conditions, particularly during afternoon hours.

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