Heat Warning In Odisha: Govt Issues Advisory As IMD Forecast Rise In Daytime Temperature In Next 4-5 Days

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government issued an advisory on Sunday to all district collectors following a forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) about rising daytime temperatures. 

According to the IMD, the daytime temperature is expected to increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next four to five days in the state.

The maximum temperature is predicted to reach around 40°C and above in isolated areas of Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, and Bolangir districts over the next five days. 

Odisha Govt Issues Advisory After IMD Predicts Rise in Daytime Temperature

In response to this, the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) advised district collectors to share the heat warning with the public.

While the heat is manageable for most people, vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and those with health conditions may face slight health risks.

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District collectors have been urged by the state government to encourage the public to take necessary precautions when going outdoors, particularly between 11 am and 3:30 pm.

On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded in the state was 38.5°C in Boudh, while Titlagarh saw a temperature of 38°C. Other locations like Jharsuguda, Bhawanipatna, Bolangir, and Sonepur also experienced temperatures above 37°C.