India, April 23 -- Scorching heat disrupted daily life across Odisha on Wednesday, with 16 locations recording temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above. The intense heat kept most residents indoors or seeking shelter in shaded areas.

Per the Regional Meteorological Centre, Jharsuguda remained the hottest place in the state, recording 45.4 degrees Celsius - the highest day temperature for the second consecutive day. On Tuesday, the city recorded 46.2 degrees Celsius, breaking an 80-year-old April temperature record.

Titlagarh followed with 44 degrees Celsius, while several other locations also saw soaring temperatures:

Sambalpur and Boudh: 43.8 degrees Celsius Bolangir: 43.7 degrees Celsius Sundargarh and Hirakud: 43.4 degrees Celsi...