Mercury drops as winter chill intensifies across interior and coastal regions.
Bhubaneswar:Winter has tightened its grip on Odisha, with temperatures plummeting significantly across the state. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has reported intense cold conditions, with the mercury dropping below 5°C in several locations.
According to the latest bulletin released on Friday, January 16,G. Udayagiriin the Kandhamal district emerged as the coldest spot in the state, recording a shivering lowest minimum temperature of2.6°C. In the plains,Rourkelashivered at4.6°C, marking the lowest temperature for non-hill station areas.
Cold Wave Warning Issued
The weather department has highlighted that severe cold wave conditions have been observed in isolated pockets of the Jharsuguda district. Additionally, cold wave conditions are prevailing in parts of Angul and Jagatsinghpur. A warning remains in effect for these districts for Day 1, urging residents to take precautions against the biting cold.
Even the twin cities are not spared from the chill.Bhubaneswarrecorded a minimum temperature of10.5°C, which is a significant departure of -5°C from the normal. Similarly,Cuttackrecorded10.0°C, marking a departure of -4.4°C.
Fog Alert for Commuters
Apart from the cold, visibility remains a concern. The weather office has predicted that shallow to moderate fog is very likely to occur during early morning hours over the next few days.
Relief on the Horizon
While the next two days will see no large change in the minimum night temperature, the IMD forecast offers some hope. After 48 hours, a gradual rise in temperature by 2°C to 4°C is expected across the districts of Odisha, potentially bringing relief from the current cold spell. From Day 2 to Day 7, no specific cold wave warnings have been issued, indicating a stabilizing weather pattern.
