India, Nov. 9 -- Winter has begun making its presence felt in Odisha, with the minimum temperature dropping below 20 degrees Celsius in several parts of the state, including the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Kataka.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature recorded at 8.30 am on Monday was 18.9C in Bhubaneswar and 17.6C in Kataka.

Several other places across Odisha also recorded temperatures below 20C.Odisha News updates

Phulbani recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 14C, followed by Bhawanipatna and Daringibadi at 15C each. Jharsuguda and Nabarangpur recorded 16C.

Kendujhar recorded a minimum temperature of 16.6C, while Rayagada registered 17C. Balangir recorded 17.2C, follow...