Cold wave and dense fog persist in Kandhamal as temperature remains below 15°C

Kandhamal continues to reel under cold wave conditions, with temperatures across the district remaining below 15 degrees Celsius despite a brief rise earlier this week.

According to reports, G. Udayagiri recorded a minimum temperature of 9.4°C on Thursday, while Phulbani and Daringbadi registered 11.5°C, respectively. Dense fog also persisted across several parts of the district, affecting visibility and slowing vehicular movement.

Several regions, including Daringbadi, often referred to as the Kashmir of Odisha, along with Belghar, Barakhama, Tumudibandha, Kotagarh, Baliguda, Raikia and G. Udayagiri, continue to experience both severe cold and thick fog. The adverse weather conditions have been causing disruptions, particularly during morning hours when fog remains dense.

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