Bhubaneswar, Feb 3: Temperatures continued to rise across Odisha, with several districts recording a sharp increase in daytime heat.

On Sunday, Jharsuguda recorded 36.8°C, which climbed to 38°C on Monday — a rise of nearly 2 degrees in 24 hours. Similarly, Talcher saw the mercury increase from 35.4°C to 37°C. In Bhubaneswar, the maximum temperature also went up by around 2 degrees. Residents experienced intense heat and strong sunshine during the day.

The Meteorological Department has forecast that temperatures across interior and coastal Odisha will hover between 35°C and 38°C on Tuesday. On March 4 (Holi), the mercury in Jharsuguda may touch 39°C.

On Tuesday, temperatures are likely to reach 38°C in Sonepur, while 37°C is expected in Sundargarh, Bhawanipatna, Balangir, Baripada and Sambalpur.

On Wednesday, March 4, the temperature is predicted to remain around 38°C in Titlagarh.

Meanwhile, on Monday, maximum temperatures stood at 36.6°C in Hirakud and Dhenkanal, 36.2°C in Paralakhemundi, 36.3°C in Rourkela and 36.1°C in Angul, indicating a broader warming trend across the state.