Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Warning for several districts of Odisha, signaling the likelihood of intensified heat wave conditions until April 28. The warning spans across 29 districts of the state, with predictions indicating a significant rise in maximum temperatures by 4-6°C over the next 4 to 5 days. Below…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha experienced scorching heatwave conditions on Sunday as temperatures soared to 40°C or higher in 30 locations across the state. According to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Baripada emerged as the hottest place in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 44.6°C. Thirteen other cities also witnessed temperatures…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of scorching temperatures and the prediction of a severe heat wave by the weather department, the Odisha Government has taken proactive measures to ensure the well-being of students and educators across the state. In an official statement released today, the government announced the commencement of summer vacation for all government, aided,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting to assess the nation’s readiness for the impending heat wave season, with a particular focus on ensuring public health and safety amidst projections of above-normal temperatures across the country. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed on the temperature outlook for the period from…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, is experiencing scorching temperatures as dry westerly winds sweep across the state, pushing mercury levels to unprecedented heights. Today, Bhubaneswar became the sixth hottest city in the Asian continent and emerged as the second hottest city in India. Over the past 24 hours, the temperature in Bhubaneswar surged by a…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, led a comprehensive discussion today on enhancing public health preparedness to tackle heat-related illnesses as the summer months approach. The meeting, attended by key officials including Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, and Dr. V K…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heatwave alert for Odisha, spanning four consecutive days starting Wednesday. The forecast warns of a substantial rise in temperatures across the state, urging residents to take precautionary measures to cope with the scorching conditions. According to the IMD, the day temperatures in Odisha are expected to…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heat wave conditions in the state, Satyabrata Sahu, the Special Relief Commissioner, has underscored the need for coordinated efforts across all departments and issued a series of directives to combat the heat wave effectively. Sahu emphasized the importance of identifying water scarcity pockets at the village, hamlet, or ward…
Bhubaneswar: As the specter of a looming heat wave threatens Odisha, the state government has issued comprehensive guidelines to safeguard the well-being of its citizens. Recognizing the crucial role of public awareness in preventing heat-related illnesses and casualties, the government has called for immediate awareness campaigns to educate people about the associated risks, preventive measures,…
