Odisha residents will experience cooler nights and isolated rainfall soon

Citizens across Odisha will experience noticeably cooler nights as local weather patterns shift over the upcoming days. Night temperatures are projected to fall by two to four degrees Celsius during the next three to four days. Forecast models indicate no large change in these minimum temperatures following this initial drop across the state. Historically, November marks the transition into winter for the region, bringing gradual cooling and morning mist. Specific southern regions face slightly different atmospheric conditions. Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam districts are likely to receive isolated rainfall up to the morning of November 8, 2026. Weather professionals predict entirely dry conditions for the remaining districts of Odisha during this same period.

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Recent temperature and rainfall records

Recent observational data highlights the changing climate across various cities. Jharsuguda recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the plains at 16.8 degrees Celsius. Similiguda registered 17.3 degrees Celsius, distinguishing it as the coldest hill station. Conversely, Paralakhemundi experienced the highest maximum temperature in the state, reaching 33.0 degrees Celsius. Several areas also recorded precipitation, with R. Udayagiri receiving 18.0 millimeters and Krishnaprasad logging 12.0 millimeters of rain.

Capital city weather and fog warnings

Bhubaneswar maintained a maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21.6 degrees Celsius with zero rainfall. Nearby Kataka (Cuttack) saw a maximum of 30.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 20.4 degrees Celsius. Dense fog conditions severely affected Rourkela, where observers reported visibility dropping to between 50 and 200 meters.