Heat wave sweeps Odisha

Heat wave swept across Odisha today with the temperature soaring alarmingly in the western region as Bolangir sizzled under 46.3 degree celsius, the highest recorded in the state.
As western Odisha reeled under intense heat wave, the day temperature rose to 45.8 degree celsius in Sambalpur followed by 45.7 degree at Jharsuguda and 45.5 degree celsius in both Titlagarh and Bhawanipatna.
Similarly, the maximum temperature at Hirakud touched 45.4 degree celsius, while it was 45.2 degree in Sonepur and 45 degree celsius in Sundargarh, the meteorological centre here said.
In the state capital Bhubaneswar, the maximum temperature was recorded at 40 degree celsius, the met office said adding heat wave conditions were likely to prevail for the next two days.

Normal life was thrown out of gear in most parts of the state with roads presenting a deserted look during the day as many people refrained from venturing out as a precautionary step against possible heat stroke.