Heatwave Scorches Odisha, Kalbaisakhi Storms Bring Partial Relief

Relentless Day Heat, Stormy Evenings Across the State
Odisha continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions during the day, while evening hours are witnessing Kalbaisakhi (nor’wester) storms, offering temporary relief. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued an Orange Alert for the next three days, warning of severe weather conditions.

Jharsuguda Records Highest Temperature
Amid the ongoing heatwave, Jharsuguda has emerged as the hottest place in the state, recording a scorching 45.3°C, crossing the 45-degree mark. Several districts including Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Angul, Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Nayagarh, and Bargarh are experiencing severe heatwave conditions during the day.

Warm Nights Add to Discomfort
The situation remains challenging even after sunset, with warm night conditions likely to prevail in districts such as Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Balangir, and Kalahandi, intensifying public discomfort.

Kalbaisakhi Alerts Across Multiple Districts
The Meteorological Department has issued Orange Alerts for thunderstorms and lightning in several districts including Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Ganjam, and Gajapati. Evening hours may witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50–60 km/h.

Additionally, districts like Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur are also under alert for similar conditions.

Midweek Forecast: Heatwave and Storms to Continue
Weather conditions on Wednesday are expected to remain similar, with both heatwave and Kalbaisakhi activity continuing. Orange Alerts have been issued for Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, and Bhadrak, while several other districts remain under Yellow Alert for hot and humid weather conditions.

No Major Temperature Drop Expected Soon
Despite thunderstorm activity, there is no significant change in daytime temperatures expected over the next 6–7 days, indicating continued heat stress across the state.

Rough Sea Conditions, Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore
The Meteorological Department has warned of rough sea conditions along the Odisha coast from April 28 to May 2. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea during this period due to strong winds and turbulent conditions.

Wind speeds along the coast may reach up to 60 km/h, while on May 1 and 2, winds are expected to blow at 45–55 km/h, making sea conditions highly unsafe.

Public Advisory
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and remain indoors during thunderstorms. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as Odisha faces a dual challenge of heatwave and storm activity.