Heatwave sweeping across Odisha has prompted the state government to advance the summer vacation for all educational institutions. Capital Bhubaneswar was the hottest place with 43.7 degrees Celsius.<br />''<br />''The Met Department said the temperature yesterday soared above 40 degrees Celsius in at least eight places in the state.<br />''<br />''In view of the prevailing heatwave, Special Relief Commissioner B P Sethi said that the summer vacation has been preponed for all educational institutions to April 18 from May 6.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Most parts of the state are likely to face soaring heatwave conditions for the next couple of days.</span><br />