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A scorching heatwave has gripped Odisha, with temperatures soaring to 44.6 degrees Celsius in Bhubaneswar, the highest this summer. Weather scientist Umashaknar Dash warned of hot and humid conditions, advising people to stay indoors between 11 am to 3 pm. The IMD forecasts a further rise in temperatures by two degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours and four to six degrees above normal in some parts over the next five days. Red and orange alerts have been issued for several districts, signaling severe heatwave conditions to persist.

The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a 'red alert' for Cuttack and Bhubaneswar due to extreme heat wave conditions, warning residents of the risk of heat stroke and illness. With temperatures soaring, reaching 41.2 degrees Celsius in Bhubaneswar before mid-noon, the department urged people to take extreme care and avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. Jharsuguda…

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Bhubaneswar: Angul town was the hottest place in the country on Friday along with Nandyal (Rayalaseema) in Andhra Pradesh with both recording 44.

As many as thirty places in the State recorded maximum temperatures at 40 degrees Celsius or above on Sunday. Baripada recorded the day’s highest temperature of 44.6 degree. Baripada was  followed by Nuapada at 44 degree, Talcher 43.8, Jharsuguda and Keonjhar  43.6 each, Angul 43.3,