Mercury crosses 40 degrees Celsius mark in Odisha

ONI Bureau: Heatwave conditions continued to sweep across almost the entire of Odisha with the mercury soaring to 40.5 Degree Celsius at Titlagarh & Angul, making the hottest place in the State.

The mercury level crossed 40 degree Celsius in six places in Odisha yesterday, informed the Regional Meteorological Department on Saturday.

While, Titlagarh & Angul recored  highest with 40.5 degrees Celsius followed by Malkangiri 40.4, Bolangir 40.3, Sonepur 40.2 degrees Celsius, Hirakud sizzled at 40 degree Celsius yesterday.