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Why do Odisha’s hill regions have cooler temperatures than the central basins?
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Jagannatha temple, Puri, Odisha, India.
Odisha’s hill regions, specifically the Eastern Ghats, experience cooler temperatures primarily due to their higher elevation. While the central basins are characterized by oppressive summer heat, the elevated terrain of the hills provides relief from these high temperatures. These hills rise to elevations of approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 meters), with notable peaks reaching even higher, which naturally moderates the climate compared to the lower-lying central tract.12