Unseasonal Spike in Temperature Makes Heat Unbearable, Residents Struggle with Rising Daytime Mercury Levels

Bhubaneswar, Mar, 24:  The heat has already become unbearable.
Temperatures across the state are steadily rising.
In Jharsuguda, the temperature is nearing 40°C.
In the past 24 hours, a maximum temperature of 39.2°C has been recorded.
Kalbaisakhi Likely in 4 Districts
There is a possibility of Kalbaisakhi (nor’wester) in four districts in the next 24 hours.
Thunderstorms with lightning and rain are likely in:
Mayurbhanj
Kendujhar
Balasore
Bhadrak
A Yellow Alert has been issued for these districts