Cold wave conditions intensified in parts of the State as mercury dipped below 15 degree Celsius in four places on Sunday. Sonepur recorded the lowest temperature of the day at 11.4 degree followed by Jharsuguda 13.4, Phulbani 14.3 and Talcher 14.6.On the other hand, dense fog blanketed Bhawanipatna and Phulbani morning as the visibility in the areas was below 50 metres, the Regional Office of the Indian Meteorological Department said.
The IMD has also forecasted of light to moderate rain or thundershower at one or two places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Malkangiri, and Koraput.