Bhubaneswar, March 2: If morning shows the day, the mood of the mercury over the last few days hints at a gruelling summer. The IMD has included Odisha among the states that comprise its core heatwave zone, where above normal conditions are likely to prevail this summer. With the temperature hovering around 37.7°C today, it has become obvious to residents here that the summer will be gruelling. Water kiosks Aware of the coming hot days, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation today held a preparatory meeting to open jalachatras (drinking water kiosks) across the city. A few organisations have also promised to provide lemon water and buttermilk free of cost during summer.

Source: The Telegraph March 02, 2017 21:39 UTC