Winter Retreats in Odisha: Rising Temperatures and Dense Fog Expected for Two More Days

Kotpad 30th January 2025 As winter gradually departs from Odisha, the effects of heat have begun to spread. Starting tomorrow, temperatures will rise further. From Thursday onwards, heatwaves are expected, and mercury levels will continue to rise across the state. While the temperature is increasing, dense fog is also causing disruptions. Dense fog is expected to persist for the next two days, with some areas experiencing near-zero visibility.

Temperature to Rise:

Winter has almost disappeared from the state, and from tomorrow, heatwaves will intensify. According to the Meteorological Department, the state will experience rising temperatures and increasing heat sensations for the entire week. The mercury level is expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. For the next 4 to 5 days, both daytime and nighttime temperatures will remain higher than usual. Today, most cities in Odisha recorded a rise in temperature, with some areas already experiencing heat. Over the next 5 to 7 days, the weather will remain predominantly dry, and nighttime temperatures will remain unchanged. While interior Odisha will see a rise in temperature, coastal Odisha is expected to remain stable.

Dense Fog Warning:

While the temperature is increasing, fog continues to create disruptions in the early mornings. From tomorrow onwards, the temperature is expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, accompanied by intensified heatwaves. Alongside the temperature increase, dense fog will continue to disrupt normal life for the next 48 hours. A yellow warning has been issued for 19 districts due to dense fog for the next 24 hours.

Affected 19 Districts:

Malkangiri

Koraput

Rayagada

Gajapati

Ganjam

Kandhamal

Nayagarh

Khordha

Puri

Jagatsinghpur

Cuttack

Kendrapara

Jajpur

Dhenkanal

Angul

Keonjhar

Mayurbhanj

Deogarh

Sambalpur

Warning for Tomorrow:

Tomorrow, dense fog will affect 11 districts, including Gajapati, Ganjam, Khordha, Nayagarh, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Angul, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj. A yellow warning has been issued for these districts, where visibility will range between 50 to 200 meters. The Meteorological Department has advised people to be cautious while traveling. Additionally, light to moderate fog is expected in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kalahandi, Rayagada, and Sundargarh districts, particularly in the early morning hours.

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Temperature Updates:

In the past 24 hours, G. Udayagiri recorded the lowest temperature at 9.6°C, while Rourkela recorded 10.0°C in the plains.