A severe cold wave continued across Odisha on Thursday as temperatures fell sharply across northern, western, and central regions.

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded Jharsuguda at a biting 8.6°C at 5:30 am, while several pockets of Kandhamal and Koraput reported temperatures near 5°C, marking one of the coldest spells of the season.

In the state capital, the winter intensity continued to deepen. Bhubaneswar registered 13°C at 5:30 am, marking a steep fall of 9.6°C over the last ten days, according to preliminary station readings. The data added that at least ten cities and towns across Odisha recorded temperatures at or below the 10°C mark.

IMD Forecasts Two More Days Of Severe Cold

The IMD said the prevailing conditions are likely to continue for at least the

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