Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (ANI) : More than 30 people are feared dead in Odisha as the region continues to reel under extreme heat with mercury levels rising above 40 degrees Celsius. Many people were forced to stay indoors due to the blistering heat. Those who went out of their homes had to take measures like covering themselves with umbrellas. Even animals were seen desperately quenching their thirst from any available source to beat the heat. Officials have warned there will be no relief from the ongoing heat wave for at least a week as temperatures are likely to remain several notches above average. At such a time, volunteers from non-government and other organisations have taken the initiative to distribute cold water and refreshing drinks among people to reduce the stress of heat.
