Even though it is March, the State is experiencing heat wave-like conditions in many parts. The Regional Office of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted that the heat wave is going to intensify in coming days. Temperature above 35 degrees Celsius was recorded at 13 places across the State on Wednesday with two places recording temperature above 38 degrees Celsius.
Malkangiri recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degree Celsius, followed by Sonepur with 38.2, Titlagarh 37.5 degree, Sambalpur 37.3 degree, Hirakhud 36.9 degree, Talcher 37.2 degree, Angul 37.1 degree, Balangir 36.5 degree, Jharsuguda and Bhawanipatna 36 degree Baripada 35.8 and Bhubaneswar 35.6 degree Celsius.
The temperatures may rise to 45 degrees Celsius by end of March, forecasted IMD sources. The IMD further informed that wind flow from the south and clear skies will result lead to an increase in temperature. Coastal, western and interior parts of State will face acute heat wave like conditions as a result of which hot winds will sweep through the State. There will be in a drop in temperature only if Nor’wester rains hit the State, said the IMD.