Overview
- Wednesday's temperature readings in western Odisha peaked above 40°C, with Boudh at 42.7°C and several towns recording highs over 41°C, triggering emergency measures by local authorities.
- Five districts — Bolangir, Sonepur, Ganjam, Angul and Sundargarh — officially extended summer vacation until June 20 while other reports say up to ten districts reported extensions, reflecting differing local announcements.
- Nuapada issued a formal order for early-morning classes from 6:30 am to 11:30 am for June 18–20 instead of a full closure, showing districts are using varied steps to protect children from daytime heat.
- The IMD Bhubaneswar Centre has warned heatwave conditions are likely to persist through June 21, and the state government has authorised district collectors to decide school operations based on local conditions.
- Schools across Odisha had been on summer break since April 27 because of earlier heat, and the current patchwork of closures and timing changes could continue as local officials respond to short-term forecasts and on-the-ground temperatures.