Chilly nights and morning fog to continue across Odisha districts

Winter has firmly gripped the state, with the latest data from the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar showing a significant dip in mercury levels across several regions. As of December 26, 2025, dry weather has prevailed throughout the districts, but the biting cold is becoming more pronounced, especially in the interior and hilly pockets.

Current Temperature Trends

The plains of Odisha are experiencing varied extremes. Jharsuguda recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the plains at a chilly 7.2°C, while also touching a high of 29.4°C alongside Paralakhemundi. However, the real "freeze" is felt in the hill stations. Koraput (AMFU) emerged as the coldest spot in the state, with the temperature plummeting to 4.8°C.

In the twin cities, residents are feeling the shivers as well. Bhubaneswar recorded a minimum of 14.6°C, while Cuttack saw the mercury drop to 12.8°C.

Five-Day Fog Forecast breakup

The IMD has issued a detailed day-wise breakup for fog conditions, urging commuters to remain cautious during early morning hours:

• Day 1 (Valid up to Dec 27): Shallow to moderate fog is expected at isolated pockets in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Puri, Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Koraput, Kalahandi, Khordha, Sonepur, and Jagatsinghpur.
• Day 2 (Dec 27 to Dec 28): Similar conditions persist with the addition of Rayagada to the list of affected districts.
• Day 3 & Day 4 (Dec 28 to Dec 30): The fog belt will primarily shift towards coastal and northern regions, including Kendrapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, Puri, Cuttack, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Khordha, and Jagatsinghpur.
• Day 5 (Dec 30 to Dec 31): The year ends with fog likely in Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara.

Temperature Outlook

According to the forecast, there will be no large change in the minimum (night) temperature for the next four days. However, after this period, a gradual rise of 2-3°C is expected across the districts of Odisha, providing some relief from the intense winter chill as the New Year begins.