India, March 26 -- : Heatwave conditions are likely to return to Odisha from March 29 as the IMD predicts a gradual rise in the maximum temperature in the state by 2-4 Degree Celsius in the next three days.

As per the IMD forecast, heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places over the districts of Sonepur, Balangir, Boudh, Kalahandi and Sambalpur for at least two days starting March 29.

Dry weather is very likely to prevail over the districts of Odisha from March 27, said the IMD regional centre here in its weather bulletin today.

"The maximum temperature or day temperature is likely to rise by 2-4 Degree Celsius over the districts of Odisha gradually during the next three days. Thereafter, their will be no larg...