Three persons, including a minor girl, were killed and five others were injured in lightning strikes at three different places in the state. The incidents occurred in Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, and Nuapada districts. IMD forecast indicates the possibility of heatwave in western Odisha districts and monsoon arrival in south Odisha in the next few days.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Odisha government on Saturday confirmed the deaths of nine persons due to sunstroke so far, while the investigation into 81 more casualties suspected to be linked to heat-related illness is currently underway. India News | Odisha Confirms 9 Sunstroke Deaths, 81 Other Cases Under Scrutiny.
Odisha confirms 9 sunstroke deaths, 81 other cases under scrutiny orissapost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orissapost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
12 die of suspected heatstroke in Odisha's Sundargarh; SRC issues advisory for heatwave orissapost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orissapost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Heatwave grips Odisha: Jharsuguda records highest temperature at 47 degree Celsius aninews.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aninews.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.