Bhubaneswar, Nov 10: A significant dip in temperatures has been observed across Odisha, with eight locations reporting nighttime temperatures below 15°C. The cold wave, driven by a dry and chilly air mass from northwest India, is affecting several districts including Kandhamal, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Angul, Keonjhar, Koraput, Kalahandi, Bolangir, and Nabarangapur.

As per the regional Meteorological Department, Daringbadi, often referred to as the 'Goa of Odisha' due to its cool climate, recorded a low of 11°C. Jharsuguda followed closely with a temperature of 11.7°C.

The Meteorological Centre has forecast a further decline in temperatures by 2-3°C over the next two days, which will intensify the cold wave across both hilly and plain areas of the state. The cold conditions are expected to be fueled by the chilly air mass from regions like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.

Daringbadi has seen a steady temperature drop since November 6, when the temperature was 15°C. On November 7, it fell to 13°C, and by November 8, it reached 12°C. On November 9, the temperature dropped further to 11°C, marking a consistent decrease of 1°C each day.

Other notable temperatures across Odisha include Rourkela at 13.2°C, Bhadrak at 14°C, and Angul, Keonjhar, and Koraput at 14.6°C. Bhanjanagar recorded 15°C, while Bolangir was at 15.7°C. The state capital Bhubaneswar saw a relatively warmer 17.4°C, while Cuttack recorded 17.6°C.

The Meteorological Department has advised people to take necessary precautions as the cold wave is expected to persist for the next few days.