Cold wave to subside in Odisha amid prevailing dense fog, western disturbance

The prevailing cold wave in Odisha is very likely to subside and a rise in the daytime as well as minimum temperatures is expected across most districts in the state within the next 48 hours as per a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The prediction also stated that an induced cyclonic circulation over West Rajasthan in lower tropospheric levels and another Western Disturbance may bring warm and humid air into the state, thereby reducing the intensity of the cold.

Further, the Bhubaneswar Centre of the IMD stated there will be no significant change in the minimum temperature in Odisha for today. However, nighttime temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the subsequent three days.

Despite the anticipated easing of the cold wave, a yellow alert for dense fog, valid until tomorrow morning, was released for several places in Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, and Koraput districts.

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Meanwhile, on Monday night, Phulbani recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius, becoming the coldest place among all cities in the state whereas G. Udayagiri at 4 degrees Celsius was the coldest place overall.

Over the same period, Bhubaneswar recorded a minimum temperature of 13.2 degrees Celsius, while Cuttack saw 13.5 degrees Celsius. However, daytime and noon temperatures in both cities rose by many points on the mercury level.

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As such, the cold wave conditions that had set in from the start of the new year are expected to recede. Notably, under its impact several places had noticed a steep fall by several degrees including the state capital, where temperatures fell by as much as 3.5 degrees Celsius in one night.