Weather Update: ‘Yellow alert’ for heatwave in Odisha; hailstorm in Sikkim, says IMD. Check details here
Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted a significant increase in daytime temperatures across various parts of Odisha in the next four to five days, with an expected rise of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. As reported by PTI, the IMD Bhubaneswar in a bulletin said, “This rise in temperature is due to prevailing northwesterly/westerly dry air and high solar insolation." The central forecast anticipates that daytime temperatures will surpass 40 degrees Celsius in numerous regions of the state, while coastal Odisha is expected to see temperatures ranging between 36-38 degrees Celsius in the next two days.
“The interior areas are expected to witness temperatures between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius on April 17 and 18. Additionally, the night temperature is likely to increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in many places over the next three days," the IMD said.
Also Read: IMD predicts rainfall in northwest India for next 2 days | Check state-wise full forecast On Sunday, the maximum temperature recorded in the state was 40.5 degrees Celsius in Paralakhemundi, followed by Malkangiri (39.9 degrees C) and Bhubaneswar (39.6 degrees C). In anticipation of a heatwave, the IMD centre issued a Yellow Warning for Cuttack, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak & Jajpur districts for April 15.
Hot and humid weather conditions are expected in a number of districts during the day, including Bhadrak, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Khurda, Cuttack, Angul, and Nayagarh, weathermen said. Also Read: Weather update: IMD predicts snowfall, rain in THESE states today.
Check full list here The department has advised people to take precautionary measures while going outside between 11 am and 3 pm. "Election rallies and gatherings need to
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