Bhubaneswar, Nov12 (UDN): Winter conditions are gradually strengthening across Odisha, with Semiliguda in Koraput district recording the state’s lowest minimum temperature at 11.1°C. The dip in night temperatures has brought a noticeable chill to several parts of the state, particularly in the southern and western regions.
According to the latest weather observations, G. Udayagiri recorded a minimum temperature of 12.5°C, followed by Nabarangpur at 13.5°C. Jharsuguda, Phulbani and Daringbadi also experienced relatively cold nights, with minimum temperatures dropping below 15°C.
The winter chill has also reached parts of coastal Odisha. Cuttack, Ranital in Bhadrak, Jajpur and Khordha town recorded minimum temperatures below 20°C, indicating cooler night conditions across both inland and coastal districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is no significant change expected in minimum temperatures over the next few days. Similar weather conditions are likely to continue across the state for the next six to seven days, with a slight winter chill expected to persist in Bhubaneswar and neighbouring areas.
Meanwhile, light rainfall was reported in some parts of Odisha on Wednesday, even as meteorologists are monitoring a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal.
According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation has formed over the South Andaman Sea and is likely to develop into a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal by November 13. The system is expected to move northwestwards and become a well-marked low-pressure area by November 14, with the possibility of intensifying into a depression by November 15.
However, the developing system is not expected to have any significant impact on Odisha, according to the current forecast.
The IMD has predicted predominantly dry weather across the state until November 17. No major changes in weather conditions are anticipated between November 18 and 21.
With temperatures remaining low in several districts, early winter conditions are becoming increasingly noticeable across Odisha. Residents, particularly in hilly and interior regions, are likely to continue experiencing chilly nights in the coming days.