Hirakud sizzled under intense heat wave conditions with 41.2 degree Celsius, the highest temperature in the State, recorded on Saturday. The capital city recorded temperature of 37.8 degree.
Besides, as many as nine other cities witnessed temperature of over 37 degree Celsius. Balangir, Malkangiri, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Angul and Bhawanipatna recorded 40.0, 39.6, 39.2, 39.0, 38.7 and 38.7 degree Celsius, respectively. The temperature was hovering around 37 degree in Chandbali.
Titilagarh, which is known as the hottest place in the State, recorded 36.5 degree.
Normal life in western Odisha was thrown out of gear due to the heat wave conditions.