Puri Records Second-Highest October Temperature in 130 Years

Puri recorded its second-highest October temperature in 130 years, with readings 4.1 degree Celsius above the seasonal normal. Nearby Paradip saw a departure of 4.3 degrees Celsius above normal, while Bhubaneswar recorded 3.5 degrees Celsius above normal for the month.

The significant temperature spike across Odisha's coastal and urban centres underscores warming trends in the region during the post-monsoon period.