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Bhubaneswar, Oct 20: Fresh concerns over cyclonic activity have emerged in Odisha as a potential low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal later this week, according to weather experts and forecasts issued by meteorological agencies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that a cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Thailand and adjoining regions has moved into the north Andaman Sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around October 23. System Under Watch While the system is still in its formative stage, global weather models, including the GFS and ECMWF, suggest the low-pressure area could intensify further into a depression or a deeper weather system as it moves west-northwestwards over the Bay of Bengal. However, meteorologists have cautioned that it is too early to predict its exact intensity, track or potential impact on Odisha. Impact Yet Unclear Regional Meteorological Centre scientist Sanjib Dwibedi said the low-pressure area is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal in the coming days, but its subsequent movement and strength will become clearer only after the system forms. Weather expert Surendranath Pashupalak has projected that the system may develop between October 23 and 25 and could intensify into a depression or deep depression between October 27 and 29. According to his assessment, it may move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and possibly influence southern Odisha. Also Read: Kendrapada: Three Minors Drown in Luna River; Bodies Recovered After 7-Hour Search Advisory for Farmers, Fishermen In view of the evolving weather situation, farmers have been advised to take measures to protect harvested and standing crops. Fishermen have also been asked to remain cautious and avoid venturing into the sea until clearer forecasts are available. Authorities have urged the public not to panic and instead follow official weather bulletins. With uncertainty persisting over the system's future course and intensity, all eyes are now on developments over the Bay of Bengal in the coming days.

Puri, Oct 20 : Puri police have arrested Madan Dalai, the 42-year-old man accused of killing his elderly mother and concealing her body beneath a layer of plaster at their rented house in Kumbharpada. He was arrested in Jharkhand, 57 days after the incident came to light on August 24, a source said on Tuesday. According to police, Dalai was working at a snacks shop in Jharkhand when Kumbharpada police traced him and conducted a raid. Investigators said the alleged murder took place on August 20, four days before the case came to light. Body Concealed Beneath Plastered Floor Police said Dalai became agitated after his mother died on August 20. The following day, he allegedly procured cement from a shop near Gundicha Temple and used it to cover the body with plaster. He reportedly stayed at the house for another two days before fleeing on August 23. According to the police account, he initially travelled by bus and later took a train to Titilagarh before proceeding to Raipur. The accused allegedly sold his mobile phone and bought a basic handset to avoid being traced. He reportedly spent about a month doing odd jobs in Mumbai before moving to Jharkhand, where he found work at a snacks shop. Also Read : Love Triangle, Social Media Exchanges Likely Behind Student's Killing At Mahanadi Riverbank, Says Kataka DCP Police Track Accused Across States Puri Police launched an extensive search operation across Gajapati, Ganjam districts of Odisha, along with Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Investigators also examined CCTV footage from the rented accommodation and used technical surveillance to trace the accused. Police reportedly gathered information from Dalai’s brother and subsequently tracked his sister’s mobile phone, which helped them locate him in Jharkhand. The police also learnt that Dalai’s family had left their ancestral village in Kashinagar, Gajapati district, around 25 years ago. According to the police, Dalai had been living a nomadic lifestyle, which made it difficult to establish his digital footprint and trace his movements. Case Came To Light After Foul Smell The incident came to light on August 24 after other tenants at the rented accommodation on Masjid Lane in Kumbharpada complained of a foul smell coming from Dalai’s portion of the house. The house owner, Manorama Sahu, had earlier said that Dalai and his mother had been living in the rented accommodation for around three months. Police had launched a search for Dalai after learning that he was missing. Investigators said the accused has confessed to the crime, but the exact sequence of events on the night of August 20 remains unclear.