Western Odisha is set to experience severe heat as temperatures are expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius in several districts. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 9 districts including Kalahandi, Bolangir, and Sambalpur. While yellow alerts apply to other regions, humid conditions will persist across coastal and southern Odisha. Additionally, residents are warned of potential Kalabaisakhi (thunderstorms) occurring in the afternoons following the intense daytime heat. https://otvkhabar.in/weather/scorching-heat-likely-to-persist-in-western-odisha-today-orange-alert-issued-for-9-districts-11889440 #creator program