Normal life across Odisha, particularly in western districts, has been severely paralyzed following an intense heat wave condition, which is prevailing for more than a week. <br />'' <br />'' As many as 15 places of the State recorded temperature over 40 degree Celsius today. <br />'' <br />'' Mercury rose to 45.8 degree Celsius in Titilagarh followed by 45.5 degree Celsius in Bolangir and 44.6 in Sambalpur today. Most of the Western Odisha towns have crossed 43 degrees Celsius.  <br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to sources, at least 31 people have reportedly lost their lives due to sunstroke in different places of the State so far. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre said, the temperature will remain above normal by two to three degree Celsius at some places in interior Odisha for three to four days. The Met office also said, hot and humid weather is likely to prevail in coastal parts of the State for next few days. </span><br />''  

Normal life across Odisha, particularly in western districts, has been paralyzed following an intense heat wave condition, which is prevailing for more than a week. <br />''<br />''<br />''As many as 10 places of the state recorded temperature over 40 degree Celsius. Mercury rose to 45.5 degree Celsius in Titilagarh followed by 44.6 degree Celsius in Bolangir and 44 in Sonepur yesterday. <br />''<br />''<br />''Most of the Western Odisha towns have crossed 43 degrees Celsius. As per the information, five persons lost their lives reportedly due to sunstroke in different places of the State yesterday. <br />''<br />''<br />''The Bhubaneswar Met office has predicted that mercury is likely to be above normal in interior and western Odisha, while hot and humid weather is likely to prevail in coastal parts of the State for next few days. Scorching heat and drinking water crisis have compounded the miseries of people in these areas.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />

<span style="color: #222222;">Normal life across Odisha, particularly in western districts, has been severely paralyzed following an intense heat wave condition, which is prevailing for the more than a week. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">As many as 14 places of the State recorded temperature over 40 degree Celsius today. Mercury rose to 46.3 degree Celsius in Talcher followed by 44.5 degree Celsius in Titilagarh. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Most of the Western Odisha towns have crossed 43 degrees Celsius. Heatwave and drinking water crisis has compounded the miseries of people in these areas. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The coastal pockets were not spared by the heat as the humidity levels went up making life uncomfortable. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to the Bhubaneswar meteorological centre communiqué, the prevailing heat wave conditions are likely to continue in almost all parts of the State for next few days.</span><br />