Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Odisha Swelters as Monsoon Stalls, Heat and Humidity Return
The weather in Odisha has gotten hot and sticky again because the monsoon rains aren't moving forward.
Temperatures went up, with Paralakhemundi being the hottest.
Some places got rain, but more heat is expected.
People are feeling uncomfortable due to the high humidity.
The weather service says there might be some rain soon, but the heat will stick around for coastal areas later in the week.
Odisha is experiencing rising heat and humidity as monsoon progress stalls.
Paralakhemundi recorded the highest temperature at 39.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Biridi in Jagatsinghpur district received the highest rainfall of 90 mm in the last 24 hours.
IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall in some districts on Monday and Tuesday.
A warning for hot and humid conditions has been issued for coastal districts from Wednesday.
- Who
- Residents of Odisha, IMD.
- What
- Rising heat and humidity due to stalled monsoon.
- When
- Sunday, with forecasts for the following days.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- The southwest monsoon's advance has stalled.
- Highest Temperature Recorded (Sunday)
- 39.4 degrees Celsius
- Highest Rainfall in 24 hours (Biridi)
- 90 mm
- Relative Humidity Range
- 45% to 91%
- Expected Rainfall
- Light to moderate
- Monsoon Progress
- Stalled
Sources
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AMC to install 150 rain sensors to track ward-wise showers in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad’s hottest month May had only seven 40°C+ days in 2025
After early arrival, monsoon stalls; little or no movement likely for 7-10 days, say experts
Rain eludes Hyd, hits southern parts of state
Evening rain in Ahmedabad breaks sweltering spell
