Bhubaneswar, Nov 15: The Odisha capital witnessed a dip in temperature on Saturday morning, with the mercury dropping to 15°C at 5:30 AM.

This marks a further drop from Friday's 16 degrees, confirming a significant dip in the winter chill.

While Bhubaneswar shivered at 15°C this morning, Rourkela emerged as the coldest among major urban centers in Odisha, recording a low of 14°C. Cuttack and Puri both recorded 19 degrees Celsius. Berhampur is slightly warmer at 21°C, with an 8.3 kmph North-Northwest wind.

The sudden temperature drop has changed the state's rhythm. It has significantly impacted daily life.

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Residents across these cities have dug out their winter clothes, with the early morning chill affecting routines. It's been tough, especially for morning walkers, street vendors, and the homeless. The public, particularly the elderly and children, has been advised to take necessary precautions against the cold.

The minimum temperature likely to hover around the 15-16 degree mark for the next 48 hours, offering no immediate respite from the winter conditions, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

(The article is compiled by Sai)