Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- A fresh spell of cold weather has intensified across Odisha, with minimum temperatures dropping by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in several parts of the state. The chill has become more pronounced in Bhubaneswar and the Twin City region, where night temperatures have fallen below 15 degrees Celsius.

While Bhubaneswar recorded a minimum temperature of 16degC on Monday, the mercury dipped by nearly 2 degrees on Tuesday, accompanied by light cold winds, increasing the chill factor during early morning hours.

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast a further decline in temperatures over the next four days, with minimum temperatures in some interior parts of the state expected to drop to as low as 7degC. Meteorologist...