Bhubaneswar: Daily life in Bhubaneswar was disrupted today as the city sweltered under extreme heat, recording the highest temperature of the season so far.

Per the Regional Meteorological Centre, the capital city registered a temperature of 40.7°C, surpassing the previous high of 40.2°C recorded on March 28. The heatwave significantly impacted normal activities in the city.

Meanwhile, Sambalpur, located in western Odisha, reported the State’s highest temperature today, touching 43.2°C.

Other cities in the State that recorded temperatures of 40°C or above were - - Angul 41.7 degrees Celsius, Baripada 40.4 degrees Celsius, Jharsuguda 41.6 degrees Celsius, Sundargarh 41.8 degrees Celsius, Hirakud 41.6 degrees Celsius, Bhawanipatna 40.6 degrees Celsius, Bolangir 42 degrees Celsius, Titlagarh 42.5 degrees Celsius, Sonepur 41.4 degrees Celsius, Nayagarh 40 degrees Celsius, Boudh 41.2 degrees Celsius, Paralakhemundi 41.2 degrees Celsius, Dhenkanal 40.7 degrees Celsius, Bargarh 40.4 degrees Celsius, Nuapada 40 degrees Celsius, Khordha 40.5 degrees Celsius, and Rourkela 40.4 degrees Celsius.

Today, 19 places in the state recorded maximum temperatures of 40°C or above.

The intense heat and humidity continue to pose health risks, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours and remain hydrated.

The meteorological centre further predicted several districts in the State are likely to experience hot and humid conditions over the next five days. An yellow warning has been issued for these areas.