Boudh, Odisha, records India's highest temperature again
Boudh in Odisha recorded the highest temperature in India for the second day in a row, reaching 43.6 degrees Celsius on March 16, 2025. Jharsuguda and Bolangir followed with temperatures of 42 and 41.7 degrees Celsius, respectively. The India Meteorological Department reported heatwave conditions across much of Odisha, with seven locations exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded lower temperatures of 36.8 and 37 degrees Celsius. The IMD issued a 'red warning' for Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Kalahandi, and an 'orange warning' for several other districts. Thunderstorms are expected to bring relief from the heat starting March 19.