Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Severe Cold Wave Grips Odisha and Madhya Pradesh
A very cold wave has hit many parts of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, making it extremely chilly.
In Odisha, the coldest place was G Udayagiri, where the temperature dropped to 3.1 degrees Celsius.
Many other places in Odisha also became very cold, with temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.
This cold wave has made life difficult for people, especially those who don't have homes.
Fish have died in the cold, and plants like vegetables and bananas have been damaged.
The government is trying to help by setting up shelters and giving out blankets.
In Madhya Pradesh, cities like Indore and Rajgarh recorded temperatures as low as 5.2 degrees Celsius, breaking several long-standing records.
The weather is expected to stay cold for the next few days, with fog making it hard to see in the mornings.
The cold is likely to be most severe in certain districts, and cold waves could last for several days in January.
G Udayagiri in Odisha recorded the season’s lowest temperature of 3.1°C, severely affecting normal life.
Fifteen places in 11 districts of Odisha experienced temperatures below 10°C.
Indore and Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh recorded temperatures as low as 5.2°C, breaking records.
Fish deaths and damage to vegetation reported due to intense cold in Kandhamal, Odisha.
Homeless people in interior pockets are worst affected, with authorities setting up night shelters in Odisha.
- Who
- Residents and homeless people in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh
- What
- A severe cold wave affecting normal life and causing temperatures to drop drastically
- When
- The cold wave is ongoing, with the lowest temperatures recorded recently
- Where
- Various parts of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, particularly hill stations and major cities
- Why
- Due to intense cold wave conditions, leading to severe impact on daily life and agriculture
- Lowest Temperature in Odisha
- 3.1°C at G Udayagiri
- Lowest Temperature in Madhya Pradesh
- 5.2°C in Indore and Rajgarh
- Affected Districts in Odisha
- 15 districts with temperatures below 10°C
- Affected Cities in Madhya Pradesh
- Multiple cities with temperatures near 5°C
- Forecast in Odisha
- No major change in night temperature for next 6-7 days
- Forecast in Madhya Pradesh
- Cold conditions to continue with possible cold waves in December and January
- Impact on Life in Odisha
- Fish deaths, damage to vegetation, homeless affected
- Impact on Life in Madhya Pradesh
- Record-breaking cold, intense winter conditions
- Government Response in Odisha
- Additional night shelters and blanket distribution in Kandhamal
Sources
Cold wave sweeps parts of Odisha
Severe Cold Wave Hits Alluri Agency and Adilabad Districts
Madhya Pradesh December 13, 2025, Weather Updates: Temperatures Fall Near 5°C in Several Cities; Indore As Cold As Pachmarhi @ 5.2°C
Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Kashmir from Dec 13 to 17: Met
Bihar Government Changes School Timings Due to Rising Cold
Overcast skies lift Kashmir night temperatures slightly as Met forecasts snowfall at heights - Telegraph India
