Mercury level breached the 40-year-old-record
All busy roads wear a deserted look as people stay indoors
The capital city has hardly seen the present spell of heat condition in the recent past. The maximum daytime temperature on 06 June reached 46.7 degree Celsius in Bhubaneswar eclipsing the previous all-time record of 46.5 degree Celsius on May 22 in 1972. On 11 June the maximum temperature was 45.9 degree Celsius.
“Hot winds from north western parts of the country were steadily blowing towards this part without any atmospheric obstructions. Local condition was also favourable for soaring of temperature,” said S. C. Sahu, director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre.
Mr. Sahu said, “the cloud-free sky and low moisture on Tuesday helped increase in temperature.
Moreover, soil of Bhubaneswar was not known to be good absorber of heat.” Urban skyline of Bhubaneswar, assists rise in temperature.
As mercury level breached the 40-year-old-record, busy roads in the capital city wore deserted look.
To escape from the scorching sun, commuters were seen taking shelter under tree cover and nearby shops. Youngsters were seen in shopping malls to beat the heat.
Unbearable heat
The unbearable heat condition forced Bhubaneswarites stay indoor.
The situation did not even improve during evening hours. Frequent power-cuts in several parts of the city stretched the agonising hours of people.
While the capital city turned into a boiling pot, situation was no better in many coastal parts of the city. Chandbali too witnessed record temperature on Tuesday.
Maximum daytime temperature was recorded at 47.2 degree Celsius beating the 70-year-old record of 45.7 degree Celsius registered on June 12, 1942.
The maximum daytime temperature in Pipili in Khurda and Odagaon in Nayagarh district, the near by areas of Bhubaneswar crossed 46 degree Celsius.
Industrial town of Talcher recorded 47.3 degree Celsius – the highest daytime temperature recorded on Tuesday.
Western Odisha town Titlagarh was usually hot with 47 degree Celsius. Revenue and Disaster Management Department, meanwhile, said 30 persons died due to sunstroke, while unofficial estimates put the toll at more than 100. Source: The Hindu
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