Bhubaneswar was the hottest place in the state on Thursday with mercury touching 43.7 degree Celsius. This was the highest May temperature in the last five years.
The city's highest temperature touched 44 degree Celsius last on April 3, 2008. This year, on last Monday, mercury in the city touched 43.2 degree Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Thursday that severe heat wave condition would prevail at some parts of the state for the next few days.
"Fast urbanization is one of the major reasons for the sharp rise in day temperature in the city," weathermen said.
After Bhubaneswar, Chandbali was the second hottest place in the state at 43.5 degrees, followed by Titlagarh sizzling at 43 degree Celsius. Eleven other places saw mercury touching 41 degree Celsius.
Sunstroke toll confirmed by the government on Thursday remained 17, while unconfiremedurces suggested at least 39 cases. Source: ToI
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