Bhubaneswar: Odisha is experiencing an unusual and record-breaking spell of cold in November, with winter making an early and intense comeback. Over the past two to three days, the state has witnessed a continuous drop in temperatures, significantly increasing the chill factor in many regions.
Several locations recorded minimum temperatures below 10°C, marking one of the coldest November spells in decades. In the last 24 hours, Jharsuguda shivered at 8.2°C, setting a new low. Officials confirmed that this is the district’s lowest November temperature in the past 71 years.
Similarly, G. Udayagiri reported a minimum temperature of 7.4°C, while Rourkela recorded 7.7°C, Semiliguda 8.6°C, and Kirei 9.3°C.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry weather conditions are expected to prevail across the state for the next seven days. Temperatures may further dip by 2 to 3 degrees over the next 48 hours, as cold and dry northwesterly winds continue to flow into Odisha.
With winter intensifying earlier than usual, residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay warm.
