Bhubaneswar, Nov 12: Cold wave conditions continue to prevail across several parts of interior and western Odisha, while coastal districts are experiencing relatively warmer nights, according to the latest weather observations released by the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, Semiliguda (AMFU) recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 12.1°C, emerging as the coldest location in Odisha. Among the plains, Jharsuguda recorded the lowest night temperature at 14.2°C, which was 2.9 degrees below normal.
Several interior and western Odisha districts continued to experience chilly weather, with minimum temperatures hovering around or below 16°C. Nabarangapur recorded 14.6°C, while Daringbadi and Koraput registered 15°C each. Bhawanipatna recorded 15.5°C, followed by Rourkela at 15.7°C and Balangir at 16°C. Sonepur recorded a minimum temperature of 16.2°C.
The prevailing weather conditions also led to reduced visibility in some areas. Very dense fog, with visibility dropping below 50 metres, was reported in Koraput during the morning hours. Rourkela also experienced dense fog, potentially affecting early-morning commuters.
In contrast, night temperatures in the coastal belt remained relatively high, with most monitoring stations recording minimum temperatures above 20°C. Paradip and Chandbali recorded 22.2°C each, while Bhubaneswar registered 21.1°C and Puri recorded 23.6°C.
Meanwhile, Nayagarh and Paralakhemundi jointly recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature of 33°C, indicating considerable variation in weather conditions across Odisha.
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