For the first time in the season, the temperature soared above 40 degree Celsius in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday and was recorded at 40.6 degree by the regional office of Indian Metrological Department (IMD) here.
IMD Director Sarat Sahu said the temperature might increase by one or two degree Celsius on Wednesday. It might be mentioned here that till now the temperature was hovering around 35 degrees Celsius in the State capital. On the day, ten stations in the State recorded temperatures above 40 degree Celsius with Malkangiri recording the highest temperature of 42.8 degree Celsius.
Similarly, Titilagarh recorded a temperature of 41.5 degree Celsius, Balangir 41.7 degree Celsius, Angul 41.1 degree Celsius, Sambalpur 40.0 degree Celsius and Jharsuguda 40.4 degree Celsius. In Cuttack the temperature was relatively pleasant with 38.8 degree Celsius.
Till now 13 sun stroke deaths have been alleged in the State. However, the State Government said they have investigated into two cases. One case in Bargarh was found to be true, while another in Kendrapada was due to other reasons. The other cases are being investigated.