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Odisha Chills: Winter's First Sub-20°C Dip Recorded
15 Nov
Summary
- Night temperatures dropped below 20°C across Odisha for the first time this winter.
- Semiliguda recorded the lowest temperature at 12.2°C, marking the coldest spot.
- Foggy conditions reduced visibility significantly in several districts.
Night temperatures across Odisha have fallen below 20 degrees Celsius for the first time this winter season. Several locations experienced minimum temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius, with Semiliguda in Koraput district recording the lowest at 12.2°C. G Udayagiri followed closely with 12.5°C.
In the plains, Phulbani recorded a low of 14°C. The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack registered minimums of 19.8°C and 19.4°C, respectively, slightly above normal. The India Meteorological Department forecasts no significant change in these minimum temperatures for the next four days.
Following this period, a rise of two to four degrees Celsius is anticipated, influenced by an approaching cyclonic storm and cloud cover. Foggy conditions were also prevalent, with Koraput and Rourkela experiencing dense fog, reducing visibility to under 200 meters. Shallow fog was noted in Jharsuguda and Phulbani.
