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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Heat, humidity return as monsoon progress stalls
1 2 Bhubaneswar: With the further advance of southwest monsoon stalled, Odisha is once again reeling under heat and humidity with day temperature going up in several districts. Paralakhemundi recorded the highest temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday, followed by Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh, both recording 38C. Relative humidity ranged between 45% and 91% in places across the state, increasing the discomfort level. "Monsoon has not advanced for the last three days. Due to cloudless sky, temperature increased in various parts of the state on Sunday, and the humidity levels also went up," said IMD weather scientist Uma Shankar Das. "Due to lack of major rainfall, temperature increased slightly. There are chances of light to moderate rainfall at isolated places on Monday and Tuesday, while a warning for hot and humid conditions has been issued for coastal districts from Wednesday and Thursday," said Sanjeev Dwivedi, another weather scientist. IMD sources said Biridi in Jagatsinghpur district received the highest rainfall of 90 mm in the last 24 hours till 8:30 am on Sunday. Bamra, Derabis and Sundargarh town, each recorded 40 mm in the period. IMD forecast that light and moderate rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places in Malkangiri, Koraput, Raygada, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Gajapati and Ganjam district on Monday and Tuesday. "The weather has become so oppressive. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo As the monsoon hit the state early, we were happy, but the joy was short-lived. High humidity is causing discomfort and dizziness," said Saswati Panda, a homemaker. While IMD predicted above-normal rainfall in June, during the pre-monsoon period between March 1 and May 31, the state recorded 238.6 mm against the normal of 128.6 mm, which is 86% higher. During the pre-monsoon period, 21 districts recorded excess rainfall of 60% or more, while 7 districts recorded rainfall between 20% and 59%, and 2 districts recorded normal rainfall, official sources said. The special relief commissioner (SRC) has asked district collectors to remain alert and be prepared for any eventuality due to possible adverse weather conditions.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Residents grapple with heat, humidity amid weakened nor'wester impact
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Residents of the capital city have been grappling with intense heat and humidity for the past few days. Despite conditions being ideal for a thunderstorm, no such weather activity was reported in the period. By 8:30 am on Wednesday, Bhubaneswar recorded a temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius with 62.3% humidity, taking the heat index (real feel) to around 42C. By 11:30 am, the city was sweltering at 37.4C with humidity dropping to 48.7%, yet the heat index peaked at a dangerous 46C. The measure of discomfort felt due to increased heat and humidity is known as the heat index, sources said. "Cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and even Delhi and Kolkata are experiencing a new microclimate where urban heat islands , concrete expansion and loss of wetlands disrupt natural storm patterns," said Uma Shankar Das, weather scientist at IMD. Explaining the phenomenon in an X post, Das said, "The Kalbaisakhi or Nor'wester system is still active in the state, but its power diminishes drastically as it approaches the capital region. This is due to the dry, dust-laden, stable air layers hovering at 2-4 km height, which block vertical cloud development." The urban heat island effect creates localised high temperatures, altering air currents and storm behaviour, scientists said. It is disrupting both the intensity and path of thunderstorms, which may weaken, split or even bypass urban areas altogether. "I remember the summer storms a few years ago, which used to occur for a very short period with gusty wind, rain, and thunder, and that would suddenly cool down the entire city. Now, we wait endlessly for such relief," said Anuradha Sethi, a 58-year-old resident of Saheed Nagar. "The heat has become unbearable. It was impossible to stand outside for more than 10 minutes on Wednesday. The discomfort levels were very high with profuse sweating," said Tulika Panda, an MBA student. IMD has forecast an alert for rain and thundershower in 13 districts till May 25. "Several districts are witnessing rain and thundershower and temperature remained below normal. In coastal districts, moisture is being pulled from the Bay of Bengal leading to high humidity levels. In the capital city, the upper layer is dry while moisture is in the lower level, for which rainfall is not occurring," said Manorama Mohanty, director of IMD's regional centre here.
