Bhubaneswar, Oct 11: Odisha has begun experiencing the first signs of winter, with night temperatures dipping significantly across several parts of the state. Semiliguda in Koraput district recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 11.6°C, followed by G. Udayagiri at 12.4°C and Daringbadi at 14°C.

Phulbani and Jharsuguda recorded minimum temperatures of 14.5°C each, while Bhawanipatna registered 14.6°C.

The winter chill has also started making its presence felt in coastal Odisha. Night temperatures in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar dropped below 20°C, with most parts of the state recording minimum temperatures under the 20°C mark. Southern, western and interior Odisha experienced relatively colder conditions.

On Monday night, around six locations across Odisha recorded minimum temperatures below 15°C. Jharsuguda recorded a minimum temperature nearly 3.5°C below normal, while Bhawanipatna was around 2°C below its seasonal average.

Other locations also witnessed a noticeable dip in temperatures. Nabarangpur recorded 15°C, followed by Rourkela at 15.7°C, Hirakud at 16°C, Sambalpur and Kirei in Sundargarh at 16.2°C each, Keonjhar and Rayagada at 16.6°C each, and Chipilima at 16.8°C. Bhubaneswar recorded 18.5°C, while Cuttack registered 17.4°C. Hirakud's minimum temperature was 3.2°C below normal.

Interestingly, Koraput district witnessed a sharp variation in night temperatures. While Koraput town recorded a minimum temperature of 20°C, which was 5.2°C above normal, nearby Semiliguda, located around 20–22 km away, recorded just 11.6°C. This marked a significant temperature difference of 8.4°C between the two locations.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the prevailing weather conditions are likely to continue across Odisha for around seven days. There is little possibility of rainfall in the state during this period.

The IMD has also indicated the possibility of a low-pressure area developing over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. However, the system is unlikely to have any significant impact on Odisha. Although some cloud formation may occur over the state, the chances of rainfall remain low.

This was stated by Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar.