Odisha in the grip of a heat wave with temperatures around the 40 degrees Celsius mark

Odisha is experiencing scorching heat and high humidity with mercury levels rising to above 40 degrees Celsius at most places and, as a result, people are facing extreme difficulties in stepping outside. The weatherman has predicted a further rise in temperature till at least April 5 which has added to the problem.
This has been reported in telegraphindia.com dated 3 April 2016.

Everyone is trying to beat the heat and lassi and cold drink kiosks have mushroomed across Bhubaneswar doing a brisk business. Cool water is also being served along the streets by local groups as part of social service programs. Morning schools have advanced the class timings which are being held between 6am and 10.30am. The school and mass education department has instructed both private and state-run schools to close down before 11am. Therefore, mid-day meals in government schools will have to be served by 10am.
The met department has predicted that the uncomfortable conditions will continue till April 5 with almost the entire state experiencing temperatures over 40°C in the next couple of days and, from April 6 to 8, the weather will be better and more windy.


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