IMD Predicts Drop In Minimum Temp In Odisha, Yellow Warning Issued For Dense Fog

After a brief spell of rainfall activities triggered by the western disturbance, several parts of Odisha are witnessing a considerable drop in the minimum (night) temperature in Odisha.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional centre in Bhubaneswar has predicted a further drop in the minimum temperature in Odisha.

As per the forecast issued on Saturday, the minimum temperature is likely to fall by 3 to 5 degrees in the next three days.

“The minimum temperature (night temperature) is very likely to gradually fall by 3-5°C during next three days and no large change thereafter over the districts of Odisha,” IMD’s release read.

Weather forecast and warning:

Day-1 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 17.01.2022 up to 0830 hrs IST of 18.01.2022)

Yellow Warning (Be updated): Dense fog very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur and Angul.

Day-2 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 18.01.2022 up to 0830 hrs IST of 19.01.2022)

Yellow Warning (Be updated): Dense fog very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Boudh, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Angul and Dhenkanal.

Day-5 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.01.2022 up to 0830 hrs IST of 20.01.2022)

Yellow Warning (Be updated): Dense fog very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Keonjhar.