A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Odisha, with minimum temperatures plunging below 10 degrees Celsius in several parts of the state. In view of the prevailing conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for multiple districts, cautioning that cold wave conditions are likely to persist over the next few days.

As per weather data recorded on Friday, G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district emerged as the coldest place in the state, registering a minimum temperature of 3.1 degrees Celsius. Semiliguda recorded 3.6 degrees, followed by Phulbani at 5.5 degrees. Daringbadi, often referred to as the ‘Kashmir of Odisha’, recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees, while Chiplima reported 6.6 degrees Celsius. Jharsuguda and Bhawanipatna recorded night temperatures of 7.1 degrees and 7.5 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Yellow Warning Issued

In light of the prevailing cold wave conditions, a yellow warning has been issued for parts of Angul, Jharsuguda and Kalahandi districts, where temperatures are expected to remain significantly low. Weather officials said the cold spell is likely to continue across Odisha for the next six to seven days.

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that maximum daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 29 degrees Celsius, while minimum night temperatures may remain close to 12 degrees Celsius during this period.

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Meanwhile, residents across the state are taking precautionary measures to cope with the cold. Many have adjusted their daily routines, relying on warm clothing and regular physical activity to stay healthy as temperatures continue to dip.