Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Odisha is set to witness another day of intense summer conditions. India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continued heatwave conditions in parts of western Odisha and high humidity levels along the coast on Sunday.

The prevailing weather pattern is expected to continue until May 27, while thunderstorm activity was also forecasted for the afternoon hours in several areas.

The IMD issued an Orange Warning for heatwave conditions in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Bolangir districts. In addition, 13 districts have been placed under a Yellow Warning for hot and humid weather.

The advisory comes as western Odisha continues to experience exceptionally high temperatures. On Saturday, five towns in the region recorde...