Odisha sees night temperatures drop in several places as winter sets in
Temperature in Odisha has started decreasing during the night time. With this, winter season in the state is likely to intensify in the coming weeks.
Bhubaneswar: Winter in Odisha has begun to set in. Temperature has started decreasing during the night time. With this, winter season in the state is likely to intensify in the coming weeks.
Currently, several areas across the state night time temperature is being recorded below 15 degree Celsius. In the last 24 hours, the lowest temperature of 13 degree Celsius was recorded in Koraput. Similarly, night-time temperatures in other areas of Odisha were recorded as follows: 14 degree Celsius in Udayagiri, 15 degree Celsius in Daringbadi, 15.3 degree Celsius in Kirei, and 15.5 degree Celsius in Phulbani.
Over the past few days, the temperature has been below the normal range. However, due to the impact of the easterly winds, the temperature is likely to increase slightly in the forthcoming days. As a result, the severity of winter will also decrease slightly in interior Odisha.
As per weather forecasts, some areas of Odisha can expect cloudy weather accompanied by light rain showers. As per forecast from the regional meteorological department, winters chills are unlikely to be felt in Odisha in the next week.
Ms Kalinga