Odisha is experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold wave sweeps across the state. Rourkela has emerged as the coldest city, recording a minimum temperature of 10.5°C last night, marking a drop of nearly six degrees in just six days.

Northern and western districts are particularly affected, with residents bracing for continued chilly conditions. Meteorologists report that dry northerly winds will keep temperatures low over the next few days, signalling the onset of winter in the state.

Minimum Temperature Highlights Across Odisha City Minimum Temperature (°C) Rourkela 10.5 Jharsuguda 10.6 Sambalpur 14.2 Hirakud 14.8 Bhubaneswar 15.5 Gopalpur 17.0 Balasore 17.1

Western and interior Odisha are witnessing intense cold winds and morning fog, adding to the discomfort. Even coastal c

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