Odisha's cold wave: Similipal hits 0°C, Bhubaneswar matches record low

India Jan 08, 2026

Odisha is shivering through a serious cold wave this week. IMD says the chill and fog will stick around until January 9.
Similipal National Park just hit a freezing 0°C, and Bhubaneswar matched its all-time low of 9.4°C, a record not seen since 1952.

Why does it matter?

This isn't just about breaking records—it's affecting daily life across the state.
Places like G Udayagiri (2.5°C) and Similiguda (3.2°C) are feeling the freeze too, with many districts under alert.
The cold is especially tough on rural and tribal communities who don't have much protection from these temperatures, and even wildlife activities in Similipal are restricted to authorized officials due to the extreme conditions.