Bhubaneswar: Cold wave has started to tighten its grip over Odisha, with night temperatures dropping sharply across several parts of the state.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jharsuguda recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 14.5°C last night.
Other western Odisha locations also witnessed a significant drop. Rourkela, Hirakud and Sambalpur also witnessed a sharp fall, recording 15.7°C, 16°C and 16.2°C respectively.
Meanwhile, northern Odisha is also experiencing cold nights, with Kendujhar recording a minimum temperature of 16.6°C. That apart, the state capital Bhubaneswar too felt the winter chill, with the minimum temperature settling at 18.5°C.
According to the IMD, dry and cold northerly winds are causing the dip, and night temperatures are likely to decline further in the coming days.
