Bhubaneswar: A major weather shift is anticipated across Odisha beginning today, offering respite from the intense heat. The effects of Kalbaisakhi storms will persist for six days until May 4, impacting various districts with rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for four districts: Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, and Bhadrak. These regions are expected to experience severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 km per hour.
The Kalbaisakhi activity is projected to provide temporary relief from the sweltering heat that has affected the state. However, western Odisha remains under extreme temperatures. Jharsuguda recorded a season-high of 45.3 degrees Celsius, surpassing the 45-degree mark for the first time this year.
Additionally, at least 10 cities across Odisha reported temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, highlighting the severity of the ongoing heatwave conditions in the area.
