Bhubaneswar: The cold wave in Odisha is expected to ease, with the night temperature rising by 1-2 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the mercury is likely to increase further by 2-3 degrees Celsius in the next 2-3 days.
The minimum temperature is expected to remain relatively stable, with Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Gopalpur, and other places recording a temperature of 17°C, while Puri is expected to be slightly warmer at 20°C.
G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district remains the coldest place in the state, with a temperature of 5.6°C, followed by Daringbadi and Phulbani at 8°C.
The weather department has predicted a further rise in temperature from Thursday night, bringing some relief to the state’s residents.
The night temperature has increased in various parts of Odisha. Daringbadi recorded a temperature of 8°C on Monday, up from 7°C on Sunday. Similarly, the mercury rose in Semiliguda (6.1°C to 7.7°C), Rourkela (10°C to 11.5°C), Koraput (10.8°C to 11.5°C), Kendujhar (11°C to 12.6°C), Keeri (11°C to 11.5°C), and Dhenkanal (12°C to 13°C).
However, the temperature dropped in Angul (from 10.2°C to 9.8°C) and Chipilima (from 10.2°C to 9.7°C).
On the other hand, the temperature rose in Bhubaneswar (12.9°C to 14.1°C) and Cuttack (13.2°C to 14°C). In Jharsuguda, the night temperature was 11°C, slightly down from 11.6°C on Sunday.
