Severe cold conditions prevail in Phulbani, Daringbadi, Khajuripada, Raikia, Baliguda, Kotagarh, Tumudibandha, Mohana and Adaba. Apart from these areas, many other parts in Koraput, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Balangir, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur and Nayagarh districts are witnessing severe cold wave.
The situation may persist till December 28-29, as per the Meteorological department of Odisha. After that, there will be little decline in the mercury level.