Dikhyaa Mohanty 
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above the normal daytime temperature at many places in interior Odisha during the next four to five days. The maximum temperature is likely to remain 2 degrees to 3 degrees Celsius above normal during the period.
According to the reports, Boudh was the hottest at 41 degrees Celsius, followed by Balangir 40.5 degrees and Titlagarh 40 degrees between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Friday. Bhubaneswar recorded 35.6 degrees Celsius and Cuttack recorded 35 degrees on Thursday.
Umasankar Das, Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Scientist said
“Maximum temperature is likely to remain above normal in interior districts as dry weather is prevailing in Odisha. There will be no major change in maximum temperature in the State during the next four to five days.”
Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall or thundershower activity at one or two places in coastal Odisha, Mayurbhanj, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Rayagada districts on Saturday. The IMD has forecast dry weather in the State between March 27 and 29.
