Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UDN): The winter chill has begun sweeping across Odisha, with a sharp decline in night temperatures reported in several parts of the state. Semiliguda in Koraput district emerged as the coldest place, recording a minimum temperature of 11.6°C, signalling the arrival of winter conditions across the region.
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According to the latest weather observations, G. Udayagiri recorded a minimum temperature of 12.4°C, followed by Daringbadi at 14°C. Phulbani and Jharsuguda registered 14.5°C each, while Bhawanipatna recorded 14.6°C.
The cold wave-like conditions are gradually extending beyond the hilly and interior regions, with coastal Odisha also experiencing cooler nights. Cuttack recorded a minimum temperature of 17.4°C, while Bhubaneswar registered 18.5°C. Most parts of the state reported night temperatures below 20°C, indicating a widespread change in weather conditions.
Several other locations also witnessed a considerable fall in mercury. Nabarangpur recorded 15°C, Rourkela 15.7°C, Hirakud 16°C, Sambalpur and Kirei in Sundargarh 16.2°C each, Keonjhar and Rayagada 16.6°C each, and Chipilima 16.8°C.
On Monday night, around six locations recorded minimum temperatures below 15°C. Jharsuguda was approximately 3.5°C below its normal temperature, while Bhawanipatna recorded a departure of nearly 2°C below normal. Hirakud also experienced a significant drop, with its minimum temperature remaining 3.2°C below the seasonal average.
Sharp Temperature Difference in Koraput District
An unusual variation in night temperatures was observed within Koraput district. While Koraput town recorded 20°C, around 5.2°C above normal, Semiliguda, located approximately 20–22 kilometres away, experienced a much colder night at 11.6°C.
The difference of 8.4°C between the two locations highlights the contrasting weather conditions across the district.
No Immediate Rainfall Expected in Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the prevailing weather pattern is likely to continue across Odisha for the next seven days, with little possibility of rainfall during this period.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. However, the system is not expected to have any significant impact on Odisha. Some cloud formation may occur in parts of the state, but the possibility of rainfall remains low.
This information was shared by Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar.
With night temperatures steadily declining, residents, particularly in the hilly, western and interior districts, are likely to experience increasingly chilly conditions in the coming days. The early winter chill has also brought a noticeable change to the weather in coastal cities, making mornings and nights cooler across Odisha.
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