India, March 28 -- Bhubaneswar, the Capital of Odisha, experienced a surge in the day temperature, reaching 40.2 Degrees Celsius, the city's first encounter with the 40-degree mark this year, official sources said on Friday.

Besides, Jharsuguda recorded an even hotter day, with temperatures rising to a blistering 43 Degrees Celsius.

Across the State, the rising mercury continues to impose utter discomfort. Sambalpur felt the heat with a temperature recording of 41.6 Degrees Celsius, whilst Hirakud was not far behind at 41.2 Degrees Celsius. Rourkela and Chandbali both reported temperatures of 40.4 Degrees Celsius.

Meteorological observers have noted these conditions as indicative of the intensifying heat wave conditions affecting the r...