Bhubaneswar, Nov 9: Winter is gradually setting in across Odisha, with night temperatures witnessing a noticeable decline in several parts of the state. The chill has become more pronounced in interior districts, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a further drop in minimum temperatures over the next few days.
According to IMD data recorded at 8.30 am on Monday, Bhubaneswar registered a minimum temperature of 18.9°C, while Cuttack recorded 17.6°C. Phulbani emerged as the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum of 14°C. Bhawanipatna and Daringibadi followed with 15°C each.
Jharsuguda and Nabarangpur recorded minimum temperatures of 16°C, while Kendujhar registered 16.6°C and Rayagada 17°C. Balangir recorded 17.2°C, followed by Debagarh at 17.4°C, Paralakhemundi at 17.5°C and Hirakud at 17.8°C.
Several other locations also experienced cooler nights, with temperatures remaining below the 20-degree Celsius mark. Sundargarh and Titlagarh recorded 18°C each, while Baleswar, Sambalpur, Malkangiri and Sonepur registered 18.2°C. Jajpur recorded 18.4°C, Dhenkanal 18.9°C, Bhadrak 19°C and Boudh 19.2°C. Koraput and Bargarh recorded 19.6°C each.
Meanwhile, the IMD has indicated that winter conditions are likely to intensify further, predicting a drop of another 2–4°C in minimum temperatures across Odisha over the next two to three days.
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