Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- Cold wave conditions tightened grip across Odisha, with temperatures witnessing a sharp decline over the past few days. Rourkela emerged as the coldest city in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 10.5degC last night. This is said to be a drop of nearly six degrees within just six days.

The mercury has continued to dip across several northern and western districts, prompting residents to brace for a chilly spell. According to weather officials, cold conditions are likely to persist over the next few days as dry northerly winds dominate the region.

According to the latest reports, Jharsuguda recorded a minimum temperature of 10.6degC, while Sambalpur and Hirakud recorded 14.2degC and 14.8degC, respectivel...