Odisha Faces Rising Temperatures as Thunderstorms Diminish

As Odisha experiences a decline in thundershowers, temperatures are on the rise, with Jharsuguda recording a scorching 43.5°C. The IMD reports that several areas are seeing temperatures above 40°C. While minimal changes are expected in the coming days, a gradual increase is anticipated. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are also forecasted for specific districts. Read on to learn more about the weather conditions in Odisha and what to expect in the near future.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 20, 2025, 23:10 IST

Temperature Surge in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: As thundershowers have decreased in Odisha, the state experienced a notable increase in daytime temperatures on Sunday, with Jharsuguda recording the highest at 43.5 degrees Celsius.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 11 locations across the state reported maximum temperatures reaching or exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

Bolangir followed closely as the second hottest area at 42.4 degrees Celsius, with Titilagarh at 42 degrees, Sambalpur at 41.9, Sundargarh at 41.8, and Boudh at 41.5 degrees. Hirakud and Sonepur both recorded 41.3 degrees, while Nuapada reached 41 degrees, Bhawanipatna 40.8 degrees, and Rourkela 40.1 degrees.

Bhubaneswar's temperature was noted at 37.5 degrees Celsius, while Cuttack recorded 40.1 degrees.

The IMD indicated that there would be minimal changes in maximum temperatures over the next three days, followed by a gradual increase of 2-4 degrees Celsius.

In its forecast for Monday, the IMD predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 km/h in the afternoon or evening across several districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Nawarangapur, and Rayagada.