Severe cold sweeps Odisha: snowfall in Koida

Bhubaneswar, Dec 25 : Odisha is reeling under intence cold for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, making life difficult among people.

As many as 11 places of the State witnessed temperatures dipping below 10 degree celcius with Kandhmal being the most affected, sources from the Indian Meterological Centre in Bhubaneswar stated. On Monday, Phulbani, recorded the season’s lowest with 5.0 degree celcius while Daringibadi followed with 6.0 degree celcius.

The intence cold waves have also been witnessed in Keonjhar, Koraput, Mayurbhanj and other parts of  Western Odisha. While interior Odisha also recorded drop in temperatures as compared to coastal areas. On the other hand temperature drop has led to snowfall in Koida area of Sundergarh district.

Cold wave conditions have also hit normal hit in twin-cities Cuttack and Bhubaneswar which recorded 11.4 and 11.2 degree celcius respectively on Monday. While old aged, patients and homeless are a worried lot due to spell of  bitting cold. Workers, office goers and school children are also facing difficulties to reach their destination. Vehicular movement is also being affected due to dence foggy weather.