Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The maximum temperature in Odisha crossed 42 Degree Celsius for the first time in this season today.

The western Odisha town of Boudh recorded the highest maximum temperature of 42.5 Degree Celsius in the state on Saturday, said the IMD regional centre here.

Sambalpur, another western Odisha town, was the second hottest place in Odisha as it recorded the maximum temperature of 42.2 Degree C.

As per the IMD data, altogether five places-Angul, Jharsuguda, Balangir, Titlagarh and Sonepur-in the state recorded the maximum temperature between 41 Degree C and 42 Degree C.

Besides, six places--Baripada, Sundargarh, Hirakud, Bhawanipatna, Dhenkanal and Rourkela-in Odisha recorded the maximum temperature between 40 Deg...