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Rainy Season Turns Scorching ! 12 Odisha Cities Cross 35°C as Heat and Humidity Grip the State
Bhubaneswar, Odisha : Just when Odisha was expecting relief from the monsoon, the weather has delivered a shocking twist rainy days are beginning to feel like summer all over again! With the southwest monsoon flow weakening, several parts of coastal Odisha have witnessed clearer skies and reduced cloud cover, triggering a sharp rise in daytime temperatures over the past three days, while high humidity has added to the discomfort and intensified the feeling of oppressive heat across the state.
The unusual spell has been particularly noticeable in coastal and adjoining areas, with even places generally associated with comparatively cooler and pleasant weather witnessing a significant rise in mercury.
Paralakhemundi recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 37.6°C, while Puri registered 36.2°C and both Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh touched 36°C. Paradip recorded 35.8°C, Chandbali 35.7°C, Bhadrak 35.5°C, Dhenkanal 35.4°C and Cuttack 35.2°C, while Jharsuguda, Jajpur and Talcher recorded 35°C each, taking the number of cities crossing the 35°C mark to 12.
The combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity has resulted in intense ‘garmi’ and sultry conditions, making normal outdoor activities increasingly uncomfortable for residents. Puri, which is often associated with the cooling influence of the sea, has also witnessed a noticeable rise in temperatures, while Paradip and Chandbali have similarly experienced hotter-than-usual conditions. The sudden return of heat after weeks of rain has left many residents surprised, particularly as Odisha has remained under frequent rainfall for nearly two months.
However, there could be some relief in the coming days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting the possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms over coastal Odisha and adjoining districts under the influence of local weather activity.
Weather conditions could become more active again as a cyclonic circulation is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal around September 9, potentially bringing heavier rainfall to several parts of the state along with gusty winds of around 30–40 kmph. For now, however, Odisha remains caught in an unusual weather battle the calendar says monsoon, but the mercury is behaving like summer, leaving people sweating under a combination of heat, humidity and intermittent rain.
