The deaths of two schoolteachers in Odisha, suspected to be due to sunstroke while on census duty, have raised concerns about the safety of enumerators during the ongoing heatwave.
Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda recording a peak temperature of 44.8°C. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several districts.
Odisha is experiencing extreme heat, with Jharsuguda recording temperatures of 44.8°C. However, the IMD forecasts nor'wester rain activity that may provide some relief this week.
Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature in the state at 44.8 degrees Celsius for the second consecutive day.
The Odisha government is contemplating early summer vacations for schools and anganwadi centers due to extreme heatwave conditions, as stated by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.
The India Meteorological Department warns of severe heatwave conditions in several regions while predicting storms and heavy rain in the northeast and eastern states.
In response to a continuing heatwave, authorities in Odisha have extended school and college holidays in Kalahandi and Sambalpur districts, prioritizing student safety.