Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Daily life in Bhubaneswar was disrupted today as the city sweltered under extreme heat, recording the highest temperature of the season so far.

Per the Regional Meteorological Centre, the capital city registered a temperature of 40.4 degree C by 2:30 PM, surpassing the previous high of 40.2 degree C recorded on March 28. The heatwave significantly impacted normal activities in the city.

Meanwhile, Sambalpur, located in western Odisha, reported the State's highest temperature today, touching 43 degree C by 2:30 PM. Other cities in the State that recorded temperatures of 40 degree C or above include Hirakud, which matched Bhubaneswar at 40.4 degree C, and Rourkela, which registered 40 degree C.

As of 2:30 PM, Chand...