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December 1, 2009 | Cold wave paralyses normal life in Orissa | Bhubaneswar: Unexpected cold breeze and temperature touching eight degrees mark has paralysed normal life in Orissa - several regions in the State have recorded quite a substantial dip in temperatures, a record fall in the last 50 years. "For the last seven
to eight days, the wind pattern is northerly or north-easterly. So, it causes
the flow of wind from northeastern parts of the country or from the Himalayan
region towards this region. So, it causes a drop in temperature," said S. C. Sahu,
Director of Regional Meteorological Centre. "Another reason is that these days
we are having a overcast sky, so the night time cooling is there. It is also adding
some drop in temperature also," he added. The cold weather has compelled most
of the locals to stay indoors or retiring for the day, soon after dusk. "It's
very cold now, really cooler than before. It is a big problem for the poor people
here who do not have shelter. Somehow, we are still managing and coping with the
chilly breeze," said Basanti, a local. Among the worst hit are the western part
of the state and the interior regions such as Kandhamal. According to the meteorological
observatory, the weather will continue for a few more days. |
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