Odisha Sees Winter Chill Intensify, Nabarangpur Coldest At 14.2°C

Winter has intensified across Odisha, with minimum temperatures dropping sharply in several interior, southern and western districts. Nabarangpur emerged as the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 14.2°C.Daringbadi and Koraput followed at 15°C each, while Bhawanipatna recorded 15.5°C and Rourkela 15.7°C. Balangir and Sonepur registered minimum temperatures of 16°C and 16.2°C, respectively.

In contrast, coastal Odisha continued to experience relatively warmer nights, with minimum temperatures remaining above 20°C.

The drop in temperatures has been attributed to the flow of dry, cold north-westerly winds. Interior districts are likely to experience pleasant days and chilly nights, with light morning fog in some areas.