# IMD forecasts temperature drop in Odisha over 72 hours 2026-11-08T15:16:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, 8 November 2026, predicted a drop in temperature across Odisha over the next two to three days amid prevailing dry weather. The forecast comes during the Diwali period, which marks the end of the monsoon and autumn seasons and the arrival of winter. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at isolated places in Baleshwar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts on 10 November, and in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj on 11 November. Baleshwar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj may again see rain on 12 November. Dry weather is expected to prevail across the state thereafter. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The IMD forecast signals the seasonal shift from autumn to winter in Odisha, with a clear temperature drop expected within 72 hours. The timing coincides with Diwali, when outdoor activity peaks, making the weather alert relevant for public planning. The forecast remains localised to northern districts for rain, while most of the state will stay dry. No advisory or warning has been issued beyond the temperature and rain outlook. The next update from IMD will indicate whether the cooling trend extends further into the state. ## Coverage - odishabytes.com Straight weather bulletin reporting with no editorial slant This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bhubaneswar, IMD, Odisha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/imd-forecasts-temperature-drop-in-odisha-over-72-hours/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/imd-forecasts-temperature-drop-in-odisha-over-72-hours/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/