Bhubaneswar: The onset of winter was perceptible in the Odisha capital as the minimum temperature dropped below 15°C last night.

Bhubaneswar recorded 14.8°C, the coldest night of the season so far. The night-time reading of minimum temperature was several notches below normal. ADVERTISEMENT

Interestingly, the mercury in the state capital plunged by 5°C in the last four days. Bhubaneswar had recorded 19.8°C on November 7, 18.9°C on November 8, 17.4°C on November 9 and 14.8°C on November 10. The drop in minimum night temperature is being attributed to cold north-westerly winds blowing towards the state, coupled with clear sky conditions.

Daringbadi in Kandhamal was the coldest place in the state at 10°C followed by Phulbani at 11°C. The other places which witnessed a crisp chill in the a

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