Odisha is experiencing an intense cold wave accompanied by dense fog, with temperatures dropping sharply across several interior and western districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), these winter conditions are expected to continue for at least another week, affecting daily life and early-morning travel in many areas.
Weather data from Friday night shows that minimum temperatures fell below 10°C in at least eight locations across the state. Koraput emerged as the coldest place in Odisha, recording a chilling 4.8°C, the lowest temperature reported so far this winter season.
Other districts also witnessed significant cold conditions. Daringbadi recorded 6.5°C, followed by Jharsuguda at 7.2°C and Phulbani at 7.5°C. Rourkela saw the mercury dip to 8°C, while Nabarangpur, Sundargarh, and Bhawanipatna reported minimum temperatures of 8.5°C, 9°C, and 9.8°C, respectively.
In contrast, coastal cities remained relatively warmer. Bhubaneswar recorded a minimum temperature of 14.6°C, while Cuttack registered 12.8°C, offering some relief compared to the colder interior regions.
Cold Wave Likely to Continue
The IMD’s regional centre in Bhubaneswar stated that no significant change in night temperatures is expected over the next four days. A gradual rise in minimum temperatures may begin only after this period, indicating prolonged cold conditions across the state.
Dense Fog Prompts Yellow Warning
Due to reduced visibility caused by fog, the IMD has issued a yellow warning for several districts, including Sundargarh, Kandhamal, Khurda, Dhenkanal, and Koraput. Shallow to moderate fog is likely to occur in isolated areas during early morning hours over the next five days.
The warning has also been extended to districts such as Nayagarh, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, and Khordha, where commuters are advised to remain cautious, especially during early travel hours.
Residents across Odisha are encouraged to take necessary precautions, stay warm, and remain updated with official weather advisories.
