Cold Wave Grips Odisha as Temperatures Dip Below 10°C in Six Regions
Odisha is reeling under an intensified cold wave, with biting winds and dense fog disrupting daily life across several districts.
Commuters faced significant inconvenience navigating through low visibility conditions before 9 AM, as winter tightened its grip on the state.
According to official meteorological data, six locations recorded minimum temperatures below 10°C on Thursday. G. Udayagiri registered the state’s lowest at 7.4°C, followed by Rourkela (7.7°C), Jharsuguda (8.1°C), Semiliguda (8.6°C), Korei (9.3°C), and Daringbadi (9.5°C).
Meteorologists have warned that cold wave conditions are likely to persist for the next few days. Night-time temperatures are expected to fall by another 2–3°C over the next two days, before gradually rising thereafter.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Warning for dense fog in Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, and Koraput districts.
Residents—particularly children, older adults, and those with health concerns—are advised to take precautions to minimise exposure to the extreme cold.
