Bhubaneswar, April 23: The capital city Bhubaneswar continued to sizzle in the scorching summer as it recorded 40.2 degree Celsius temperature till 11 am today.

Earlier yesterday, the state capital recorded maximum temperature of 41.7 degree Celsius, the highest this summer so far. While most of the business establishments in the city downed their shutters before noon, the busy streets in the city wore a deserted look due to heatwave conditions. Doctors advised the people to drink sufficient water and cover their heads with wet clothes while venturing outside.

Similarly, Cuttack recorded 41 degree Celsius.