TNI Bureau: The heatwave conditions brought the normal life into standstill in Bhubaneswar. The mercury level broke the all-time record in the capital city, as today’s maximum temperature was recorded at 46.7 degrees Celsius.
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The previous highest temperature was recorded at 46.5 degrees Celsius on May 22, 1972. However, today’s temperature broke all records, creating a panic among the people.
Meanwhile, the Met Department in New Delhi has confirmed the arrival of South-West Monsoon in Kerala today. Monsoon should reach Odisha towards the second week of June.