Odisha Heatwave: IMD Issues Red Alert In 10 Districts, Bhubaneswar Records Highest Temp At 44.6 Degrees Celsius ( 112.28 F ) . The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning (be alert) in 10 out of the state’s 30 districts.

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1. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning (be alert) in 10 out of the state’s 30 districts.

   Bhubaneswar was followed by Baripada with 44.2 degree Celsius , while Boudh, Dhenkanal and Bhawanipatna recorded 43.7 degree Celsius. Similarly, Nuapada and Jharsuguda registered a maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees, while Jajpur, Talcher and Nayagarh sizzled at 43.5 degree Celsius.

   IMD’s weather scientist Umashankar Dash said Bhubaneswar crossed the 44-degree mark for the first time this season. He advised people to stay indoors between 11 am and 3 pm due to the prevailing hot and humid conditions.

   The unbearable heat wave compelled residents to stay indoors, leading to deserted roads in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack between 10 am and 4 pm.

2. Keep the coal plants going.