Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- As predicted, the mercury is gradually inching towards the 45-degree mark in Odisha. For the first time in the 2024 summer season, the maximum temperature rose to 44.3 degrees C in Boudh district which was the hottest place in the state on Friday.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Baripada also recorded a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees today.

As per the data shared by IMD, 10 places in Odisha recorded maximum temperature of 43 degrees or above.

Boudh- 44.3Baripada- 44.2Jharsuguda-43.8Angul-43.7Titilagarh- 43.5Bolangir-43Bhawanipatna-43Malkangiri-43Nuapada-43Nayagarh 43

The Smart City Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4 while Cuttack recorded a maximum temperature of 42.7.

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