Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4: The nip in the air is here and the weatherman says that the chill is not far away.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) office here has forecast that the low-pressure likely to form over the Bay of Bengal near the Tamil Nadu coast may bring in the chill on November 8.

Another low pressure system that has formed in the Arabian Sea near the Kerala coast will also help bring down the temperature.

Explaining the climatic change that takes place at this time of the year, the weatherman says northeastern monsoon clouds usually bring in the chill from the north Indian plains to the southern and eastern Indian landmass.

Talking to The Telegraph, IMD Bhubaneswar director Sarat Chandra Sahoo said: "The early winter dip in temperature generally starts in October. This year was no different. Due to the onset of the northeastern monsoon clouds, the temperature went down by 2°C on October 26. While the minimum temperature on October 25 was 24°C, on October 26 the mercury suddenly dropped to 22°C. On the same day, temperature at Daringbadi also saw a plunge in temperature. On the night of October 26, the temperature there was 14.5°C, which was 2°C lower than the previous night."

Bhubaneswar resident Partha Sarathi Das said: "The Khandagiri-Udayagiri twin hills are an open area and is surrounded by forests. Throughout the year, the night temperature here remains slightly less than that in the city. For the last one week or so, I have been experiencing a dip in the night temperature and now I carry a windcheater to use while returning home after 9pm."

Chhabi Jena of Bhimatangi said: "Our colony is just opposite the airport and the vast open space helps cool winds to blow in from the Chandaka Sanctuary. While returning home during late evening hours, I have been experiencing a chill in the weather for the last few days."

Sony Parida, a school student from Pokhariput, said: "While returning from tuitions in the evening hours, one can feel that the breeze has become cooler over the past few days.''

Narahari Sahu of Bandbox dry cleaners, Pokhariput, said: "For the last two weeks, people are coming in large numbers to get their winter garments and blankets cleaned. The footfall has gone up by 80-90 per cent than that in the previous month.''

"The rush to get winter garments cleaned drops around March-April. However, some of my clients prefer to give their winter garments for cleaning in advance. They come just before winter sets in to pick up their garments,'' Sahu added.