Bhubaneswar, Dec 12: Cold conditions intensified across several interior districts of Odisha on Thursday, with Phulbani emerging as the coldest location in the state at 5.5°C. Among hill stations, G. Udayagiri registered the lowest minimum temperature at 8.1°C.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, cold-wave conditions prevailed in isolated pockets of Angul and Jharsuguda, causing significant discomfort during the early morning and late evening hours. Most parts of the state continued to experience dry weather.

Fog affected visibility in several regions:

Moderate fog was reported in Phulbani, where visibility dropped below 500 metres.

Shallow fog was observed in Bhawanipatna and Rourkela.

Meanwhile, Paralakhemundi recorded the highest maximum temperature of the day at 30.8°C, underscoring a sharp contrast between daytime warmth and chilly nights.

In the coastal cities, Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum of 28.5°C and a minimum of 12.6°C, while Cuttack logged 26.2°C and 11.8°C. No significant weather activity was reported from either city.

The IMD has forecast that cold conditions will persist over the interior regions of Odisha for the next two days.