Categories: NewsOdisha

Odisha to See Light Rain from April 2 After Intense Heatwave

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to experience light rain and thundershowers starting April 2, bringing temporary relief from the ongoing heatwave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), sporadic rainfall is expected in parts of southern and coastal Odisha over the next few days, though temperatures will largely remain unchanged.

The first showers are likely to occur in Koraput and Malkangiri on April 2. By April 3, rainfall may extend to Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Kalahandi, followed by Gajapati on April 4. The IMD predicts light showers in Jagatsinghpur, Puri, and Ganjam on April 5, with similar conditions persisting for the following days.

Despite the forecasted rain, day and night temperatures across the state will see no major drop, the IMD clarified. Odisha has been reeling under extreme heat, with Jharsuguda recording a scorching 43°C on March 29 and Sambalpur registering 42°C on March 30, making it the hottest place in the state. Bhubaneswar also saw temperatures cross 40°C as dry and warm northerly winds intensified heatwave conditions.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Odisha Revenue Department Showcases Two Years of Reforms, Unveils Achievement Report

Bhubaneswar: Showcasing key reforms and administrative milestones achieved over the past two years, the Odisha…

2 days ago

Odisha Cabinet Clears Proposal to Restore Original English Spellings of 64 Places

Bhubaneswar: Seeking to align official place names with Odisha’s linguistic traditions and historical identity, the…

3 days ago

Odisha CM Announces Free Education from KG to PG

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced that the state government will…

3 days ago

CM Majhi Unveils New Road Corridor, Launches Flyover and Public Infrastructure Projects in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a push to strengthen urban mobility and support Bhubaneswar’s expanding infrastructure needs, Chief…

3 days ago

Odisha Launches ‘Shishu Shram Nirakaran Rath’ to Raise Awareness and Eliminate Child Labour

Bhubaneswar: With a renewed focus on child rights and protection, the Odisha government on Thursday…

3 days ago

Odisha Eases Registration Process for Apartments in Pre-RERA Projects

Bhubaneswar: In a major policy intervention aimed at resolving long-pending property registration issues, the Odisha…

3 days ago