Odisha Endures Heatwave as Jharsuguda Hits 44.8°C
  • April 28, 2026
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to endure intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures rising across the state. Jharsuguda recorded the highest temperature of 44.8°C today, while Jagatsinghpur reported the lowest minimum temperature at 23°C.

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in several districts for tomorrow, including Jharsuguda, Balangir, Kalahandi, Boudh, Nayagarh, and Subarnapur.

While mornings remain extremely hot, residents are experiencing slight relief in the afternoons due to Kalbaisakhi (pre-monsoon thunderstorms).

Additionally, there is a forecast for light to moderate rainfall in one or two locations in Mayurbhanj and Nabarangpur districts today.

For tomorrow, around 20 districts, including Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur, are expected to experience rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. A yellow warning has been issued for 17 districts, indicating the potential for thunderstorms and rain in these areas.