Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- Odisha is likely to continue experiencing intense cold conditions for the next two weeks. As per the prediction by India Meteorological Department, dry and cold winds entering the State will further intensify the chill.

Meteorologist Umashankar Das on Thursday informed that night temperatures in most parts of the State have dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. As many as 24 cities have recorded minimum temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius or lower in the last 24 hours.

As per reports, G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius, marking the first time this year that the mercury has touched close to 2 degrees in the state. Other cold spots included Semiliguda at 3.2 d...