Bhubaneswar, 14 November (H.S.): Winter chill is gradually intensifying across Odisha, with minimum temperatures witnessing a significant dip in several interior districts. Semiliguda recorded the state's lowest temperature at 12.2°C, while Phulbani emerged as the coldest place in the plains with a minimum temperature of 14°C.

According to data released by the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, on Friday, Daringbadi recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5°C, followed by Chipilima at 14.4°C and Koraput at 14.8°C.

Among the hill stations, G. Udayagiri recorded a minimum temperature of 12.5°C, making it the second-coldest place after Semiliguda.

Meanwhile, Paralakhemundi recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 32.6°C.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that dry weather prevailed across all districts of Odisha during the past 24 hours.

Foggy conditions were also reported from several parts of the state. Dense fog, with visibility ranging from 50 to 200 metres, was observed at Koraput and Rourkela. Shallow fog, with visibility between 500 and 1,000 metres, was reported at Jharsuguda and Phulbani.

In the twin cities, Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7°C and a minimum of 19.8°C. Cuttack registered a maximum of 30.6°C and a minimum of 19.4°C. Neither city received any rainfall during the period.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda