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The daytime temperature in Odisha is expected to rise further in the coming days, according to reports released on Wednesday. Kala baisakhi provided temporary relief from the heat for the residents of the state.
According to reports, West Odisha is now expected to experience high heat. Coastal and northern Odisha see temperatures below 40 degrees. However, the meteorological department predicts that the weather will change during the following 3 to 4 days.
The daytime temperature rose by four to five degrees. However, some sections of the state may get severe rains in the following 24 hours.
Lightning and thunderstorm may occur at one or two places in Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Balangir, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur districts. By May 19, mercury is likely to be above 40 degrees in most cities of coastal Odisha including Bhubaneswar. Yesterday, Nuapada recorded the highest temperature of 44 degrees.
