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April 10, 2010 | Severe heat wave sweeps Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar (Orissa): The scorching heat has thrown life out of normal gear in Bhubaneswar with the weather department issuing
a heat wave advisory in the region for the next 24 hours. Sambalpur and Jharsuguda regions are reported to be sizzling under the summer heat with mercury touching
almost 44 degrees Celsius. "From the last one week, we have been experiencing
heat wave in most parts of Orissa. Heat wave condition in the interior parts of
Orissa is very acute. Most of the stations are reporting temperature more than
40 degree Celsius and some stations have reported 43 to 44 degree Celsius for
the last three days," said Meteorological Department Director S C Sahoo. "Places
like Sambalpur are reporting 44 degree Celsius. We have also issued a heat wave
warning for the next 24 hours," he added. The officials claimed the north-western
winds and the high cloud conditions from the surface attribute to the smouldering
conditions throughout the state. The residents here are covering their faces with
scarves and using sunscreen lotions, and carrying umbrellas before venturing out
of their homes. Many others had to change their schedules in accordance with the
temperatures. People were seen drinking cold drinks to beat the heat. "The temperature
is very high and it is very hot out here. We are not able to go to our offices.
The water problem has also arisen due to the heat. The government should make
water available everywhere," said Sunil Sharma, a local resident. The months of
May and June are usually the hottest in the country with the temperature going
way beyond the 40-45 degrees Celsius mark at many places. |
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