Argus News - Cyclonic Circulation Over BoB Likely to Bring Rain, Odisha On Yellow alert

Bhubaneswar, Feb 20: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that a cyclonic circulation has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal, which is expected to evolve into a low-pressure area within the next 48 hours.

The system is likely to move west-northwestwards towards Sri Lanka and subsequently influence weather conditions in Odisha, the IMD predicted.

Under its impact, light rain accompanied by lightning is forecast in several districts of the state on February 23 and 24. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for multiple districts, cautioning of thunderstorms with wind speeds reaching 30–40 kmph.

On February 23, light rain or thundershowers are likely to occur in isolated places of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Sundergarh, Kendrapada, Khordha, Puri, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur districts. The yellow weather warning has been issued for Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhargarh, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Puri, Nuapada, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Nawarangpur, Koraput, Kalahandi, and Malkangiri.

On February 24, rain is likely in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Puri, Ganjam, and Nayagarh, with a yellow warning issued for Mayurbhanj, Cuttack, and Khordha.

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The IMD has advised residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions against lightning and gusty winds. Farmers and fishermen have also been urged to monitor weather updates closely, as localized thunderstorms may affect agricultural activities and coastal conditions.