Weather Alert / Odisha braces for rain and falling temperatures this week

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9: After several days of dry weather, Odisha is expected to witness a fresh change in weather conditions, with light to moderate rainfall likely in parts of northern Odisha over the next three days.

According to the weather forecast, districts including Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, Baleshwar and Bhadrak may experience light rainfall at isolated places on November 10. Similar weather conditions are expected to continue on November 11, with rain likely in parts of Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar and the northern coastal districts.

On November 12, isolated locations in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar may again receive light to moderate showers.

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While rainfall activity is likely to remain confined to a few northern districts, most parts of the state are expected to experience dry weather. Meteorological authorities have indicated that Odisha is likely to return to predominantly dry conditions between November 13 and 15.

The weather department has not issued any warning or alert for any district in the state for the next seven days, suggesting that no severe weather activity is expected during the period.

Alongside the possibility of rain, night temperatures across Odisha are also expected to decline. Meteorologists have forecast a drop of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures over the next 24 hours, bringing a more pronounced winter-like feel to several regions.

Over the past 24 hours, weather remained dry across the state. Similiguda recorded the state's lowest minimum temperature at 12.2°C, followed by Phulbani at 14°C. Major cities also witnessed a dip in temperatures, with Kataka recording 17.6°C and Bhubaneswar 18.9°C.

Meanwhile, dense fog was reported from Rourkela, where visibility dropped to around 100 metres, affecting early morning conditions.