Bhubaneswar, (Orissa Today), Dec 17: Odisha continues to shiver under intense cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below 10°C in at least 13 locations over the past 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
G Udayagiri in Kandhamal recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 4.7°C, emerging as the coldest place. Rourkela followed with 5.7°C, while Similiguda, Jharsuguda, and Phulbani recorded 6.5°C, 7.2°C, and 7.5°C, respectively.
Other areas experiencing significant chill include Sundargarh (8.6°C), Keonjhar (8.9°C), and Angul, Bhawanipatna, Nabarangpur, Kirei, and Chipilima, which all recorded 9°C. Bhadrak registered 9.5°C, while Balangir and Daringbadi reported 10°C.
In the twin cities, Bhubaneswar recorded a minimum temperature of 13.6°C, and Cuttack registered 12.5°C.
The IMD has forecast a gradual rise in night temperatures by 3-5°C across Odisha over the next three days. Despite this, residents are advised to take precautions as the cold conditions persist, especially during the early morning and night hours.
Cold wave continues in Odisha as temperature drops below 10°C in 13 places
