Bhubaneswar Shivers at 9.4°C, Coldest in 13 Years; Odisha Under Three-Day Cold Wave Alert
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is reeling under a severe cold wave as temperatures plummeted across the state.
The capital city recorded a chilling 9.4°C on Wednesday night, marking the coldest spell in 13 years. The last time Bhubaneswar experienced such low temperatures was in 2012, when the mercury dipped to 9.3°C.
Historical records show similar cold spells in the past: 9.4°C in 1952, 8.6°C in 1992, and 9°C in 2003. This latest dip has once again pushed the city’s temperature into single digits.
Across Odisha, 23 towns reported temperatures below 10°C, with Udayagiri emerging as the coldest at 2.5°C, followed by Semiliguda at 3.1°C. In Similipal, night temperatures dropped to 0°C, intensifying the chill.
The Regional Meteorological Centre confirmed that dry, cold winds sweeping into the state are driving temperatures further down.
Officials forecast that the cold wave will continue for the next three days, accompanied by dense fog in several districts. Special alerts have been issued for western Odisha, where conditions are expected to worsen.
Bhawanipatna and Phulbani have already reported foggy conditions, while other regions brace for similar weather.
Despite the chill, skies remain clear, with no significant changes expected in overall weather patterns.
The biting cold has disrupted daily life, with residents bundling up against the sharp drop in temperatures.
Authorities have urged caution, especially during early morning and late-night hours, as fog may reduce visibility and affect travel.
