Titilagarh Sizzles at 42°C as Heatwave Grips Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Temperatures continued to soar across Odisha on Wednesday, with Titilagarh recording the highest temperature in the state at 42.0°C, according to the evening bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Several parts of the state witnessed maximum temperatures of 40°C or above, highlighting the intensity of the ongoing heatwave. Sambalpur, Hirakud, and Bolangir each recorded 41.0°C, while Jharsuguda registered 41.6°C. Talcher and Bhawanipatna reported 40.8°C, and Boudh touched 40.0°C.

In coastal regions, temperatures remained comparatively lower but still above normal. Chandbali recorded 37.7°C, Cuttack 36.0°C, Bhubaneswar 35.9°C, and Balasore 36.3°C.

Night temperatures offered little respite, hovering between 21.5°C and 27.7°C across the state.

Humidity levels remained high in several areas, adding to the discomfort. Boudh recorded 96% relative humidity in the morning, while coastal and southern regions such as Gopalpur and Paralakhemundi also experienced high moisture levels.

Rainfall activity was largely absent over the past 24 hours, with most stations reporting no rain. Paralakhemundi recorded 2.0 mm rainfall, while Nayagarh reported only trace precipitation.

The IMD has indicated that dry conditions are likely to persist, with heatwave conditions expected to continue in parts of the state.