Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- Cold conditions continue to prevail across Odisha, tightening their grip on almost all regions of the state. From Koraput to Cuttack, Bhawanipatna to Bhadrak, and Balasore to Berhampur, the chill has intensified, making early mornings particularly harsh for residents as numbness in hands and feet becomes common.

The biting cold wave has strengthened further, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting dry weather across the state over the next week.

According to the Meteorological Department, Odisha is likely to continue experiencing severe cold conditions in the coming days, with chilly mornings and cold nights expected to persist. No major change in average temperatures is anticipated across most...