Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- Parts of Odisha continued to reel under intense heat as Sambalpur and Sundargarh recorded the highest temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

As per the MeT Department, "Temperatures were expected to remain normal in many regions for the next three to four days, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds were likely to hit several places over four to five days."

The IMD notified the public to remain cautious, "Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty wind activities would also occur in some places during four to five days. "

While Kandhamal district recorded the highest amount of rainfall, many other regions of Odisha stayed dry and hot.

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