IMD Issues Heat Wave Warning For Odisha, Advises Elders To Stay Indoors

Odisha is likely to witness record-breaking heat waves in seven districts. The Indian Meteorological Department issued an advisory on March 17, advising the elderly and sick people to stay inside their homes in the afternoon. "Others are advised to take precautionary measures while stepping out in the sun," said Umashankar Das. Meanwhile, on March 17, Bolangir, Titlagarh, and Bhubaneshwar recorded a maximum temperature of 40.5°, 40.2°, and 37.6° Celsius, respectively.