Bhubaneswar, Feb 12: The night temperature in Odisha is expected to drop by 3-5°C over the next four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). However, daytime temperatures continue to rise, with several places in the state recording above-normal temperatures for February.
On Wednesday, Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4°C at 2:30 pm, marking the second instance this month when the mercury surpassed 34°C. Earlier, on February 4, the state capital had recorded 34.9°C, senior meteorologist Umasankar Das confirmed.
Jharsuguda emerged as the hottest place in the state, with the temperature soaring to 36.4°C at 2:30 pm, up from 35.6°C the previous day. On Tuesday, Jharsuguda had recorded the highest temperature at 36.6°C, followed by Balangir (35.7°C), Angul (35.7°C), Sambalpur (35.3°C), Bhawanipatna (35.2°C), Sonepur (35.2°C), Bhadrak (35.2°C), and Malkangiri (35.1°C).
The rise in temperature is attributed to an approaching western disturbance and moisture incursions due to an anti-cyclonic flow. The IMD has also predicted shallow to moderate fog in parts of North Coastal Odisha till February 13, mainly during early morning hours.
Odisha to witness drop in night temperature, daytime heat continues
