G Udayagiri Stays Odisha's Coldest Spot with 2.5°C Reading
G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district remained the coldest location in Odisha on Saturday. The area recorded a minimum temperature of 2.5 degrees Celsius. This follows a similar pattern from Friday when it was also the coldest at 2.6°C.
Other Districts Experience Significant Temperature Drops
Phulbani recorded the second lowest temperature for the day at 5.5°C. Bhubaneswar saw a slight increase to 10.7°C compared to 10.5°C on Friday.
Coldwave conditions persisted in several districts throughout Saturday. Jharsuguda district experienced the highest temperature drop at 5.8°C, recording 6.7°C. Angul followed with a 5.5°C drop from normal levels, reaching 8.6°C. Jagatsinghpur district also continued to face coldwave conditions during the daytime.
IMD Forecasts Continued Chill Before Gradual Warming
The India Meteorological Department issued a forecast indicating chilly conditions would continue across Odisha on Sunday. The IMD has specifically issued coldwave warnings for eight districts in the state.
According to an IMD bulletin, relief is expected to begin from Monday. Night temperatures are predicted to witness a gradual rise of 2°C to 4°C starting at the beginning of the week. This warming trend should provide some respite from the current cold spell affecting the region.
The persistent coldwave has been particularly noticeable in Kandhamal district where G Udayagiri has consistently recorded the state's lowest temperatures. Residents across affected districts continue to experience unusually cold conditions for this time of year.
