Bhubaneswar, Feb. 28 -- Temperature began rising across Odisha even before the onset of peak summer, with several areas already recording above-normal readings.

The Meteorological Department indicated that the prevailing dry conditions are likely to continue, potentially leading to a further increase in heat levels in the coming days.

According to the Regional Meteorological Department in Bhubaneswar, there is currently no active weather system over the state. As a result, dry weather is expected to prevail in the immediate future. In the absence of any significant atmospheric disturbance, the intensity of the heat may increase further.

Meteorological data show that on Friday Jharsuguda recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Cels...