Cold wave conditions have again gripped the State with the mercury dipping in many parts for the last three days throwing normal life out of gear in some parts.
Daringbadi on Tuesday became the coldest place in the State, registering a minimum temperature of 7 degree Celsius followed by Phulbani 9 degree and Titlagarh 9.3 degree.
The cold wave is also intense in coastal and western Odisha districts.
Due to the severe cold wave, normal life has been adversely affected in Kandhamal district. By 7:00 pm, the streets and roads are getting deserted. The same weather conditions are also prevailing in morning hours.
In Karanjia of Mayurbhanj district, the cold wave condition has thrown the normal life out of gear. While dense fog is being witnessed in the morning, in the evening bitter cold is keeping the people indoors.
While the interior areas of Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 7 degree, the temperature in Karanjia sub-division was 8 to 9 degree.