Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (UDN): Odisha is likely to experience a sharper winter chill over the next few days, with minimum temperatures expected to fall by 2–4 degrees Celsius across several parts of the state, according to weather experts.

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The gradual decline in night temperatures has already signalled the onset of winter conditions, with both interior and coastal districts beginning to experience cooler nights. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated a further drop of around 2–3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures over the coming days.

Phulbani recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 14°C on Sunday night. Daringbadi and Bhawanipatna followed with 15°C each, while Jharsuguda and Nabarangpur recorded 16°C. Keonjhar registered 16.6°C, and Rayagada recorded 17°C.

Cool northerly winds have contributed to the falling temperatures, particularly across interior Odisha, where the winter chill is becoming increasingly noticeable.

According to Dr Sarat Chandra Sahu, Director of the Centre for Climate and Environment (CEC) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), relatively cool weather conditions are likely to continue over the next few days. However, a trough extending from eastern Uttar Pradesh towards central Odisha may trigger light rainfall in some interior areas during the next two days.

Agricultural meteorologist Professor Surendranath Pashupalak has also indicated a further decline in minimum temperatures. Night temperatures may fall by 2–4°C over the next 48 to 72 hours, bringing colder conditions to several districts.

Interior Odisha is likely to record minimum temperatures ranging from 12°C to 16°C, while coastal districts may experience night temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.

Phulbani in Kandhamal, Similiguda in Koraput, Jharsuguda and Keonjhar are among the places likely to experience relatively colder conditions.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places in north Odisha and adjoining regions until November 12. Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts may receive light rainfall at one or two locations.

The combination of falling night temperatures and isolated rainfall is likely to bring a noticeable change in weather conditions across Odisha. Residents, particularly in interior and hilly regions, may experience colder nights and early mornings over the coming days.