The weatherman has predicted that temperature would rise marginally across the State from February 17. The mercury is likely to climb a few notches in the next couple of days making the day temperature higher than usual.
The State has been witnessing a marginal rise in temperature since last two days. The mercury has breached the 35-degree Celsius mark in cities like Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna, Angul and Talcher. The State has recorded an increase in maximum temperature in major cities. The Regional Meteorological (MeT) office predicted a marginal rise in temperature by one to two degree Celsius from Wednesday.
Cold wind from north has almost stopped blowing before February-end resulting in the exit of winter. Besides, changes have been noticed in the sea wind circulation and the sky is clear. Furthermore, the south-west-south warm wind has started blowing from Telangana, which has contributed to the rise in temperature in the State.