Bhubaneswar: Odisha is experiencing the first spell of winter chill, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a further drop of 2 to 4 degrees in night temperatures over the next 72 hours.
According to the IMD, the cold conditions are likely to persist for the next few days. Over the last 2-3 days, night temperatures have already seen a marginal decline across the state. On Monday night, Phulbani in Kandhamal remained the coldest place in the state at 14°C, followed by Daringbadi and Bhawanipatna at 15°C each. Jharsuguda and Nabarangpur recorded 16°C, Kendujhar 16.6°C and Rayagada 17°C.
A light cold wind started blowing over interior Odisha from Monday evening, indicating a further dip in mercury. Experts said coastal Odisha may also see temperatures falling below 20°C.
Weather expert Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak said night temperatures will continue to fall steadily in Odisha.”In the next 48 to 72 hours, night temperature may drop by 2-4 degrees. Interior Odisha may record 12-16°C while coastal areas will remain between 17-20°C. Places like Phulbani, Similiguda in Koraput, Jharsuguda and Keonjhar will experience more cold.”
The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre has also forecast light to moderate rain at one or two places in North Odisha, particularly in Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts, till November 12. The weather is expected to become dry again from November 13.
