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A cold wave is projected to sweep across Odisha over the next four days, with temperatures dropping below 12°C in more than ten locations. The state’s capital, Bhubaneswar, is expected to witness a dip in temperature, making for a cold winter for locals.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave is predicted to be more severe in Odisha’s northern and interior regions, particularly in Kandhamal district, where G. Udayagiri recorded the lowest temperature of 5.4°C.
The cold wave has tightened its hold on Odisha, with temperatures falling in several places. Semiliguda, after G. Udayagiri, reported the lowest temperature of 7.4°C. A total of 13 cities saw nighttime temperatures below 12°C.
Other places that have experienced a significant drop in night temperature include Semiliguda (7.4°C), Daringbadi (7°C), Phulbani (8°C), Rourkela (10.2°C), Jharsuguda (10.6°C), Angul (10.6°C), Keonjhar (10.8°C), Chipilima (11°C), Kirei (11.3°C), Bhawanipatna (11.4°C), Koraput (11.5°C), and Nabarangapur (11.6°C).
That apart, the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar are also experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping to around 13°C for the first time this season. Cuttack recorded a minimum temperature of 13.6°C, while Bhubaneswar recorded 12.9°C.
According to the weather bureau, the temperature in Bhubaneswar dropped by 3°C in just two days, from 16°C on Thursday to 13°C on Saturday. The city’s current temperature is 6.4°C below normal. Similarly, Cuttack’s temperature is 5.1°C below usual.
Meanwhile, the IMD predicts that the cold wave will persist in these places, with temperatures expected to remain low for the next four days. The minimum temperature is forecast to stay low, with barely a 2-3°C improvement after four days.
