Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal may intensify into depression, no rain threat for Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12: A cyclonic circulation persisting over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining areas is likely to trigger the formation of a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal on November 13, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

While the system is expected to gradually intensify over the following days, Odisha is unlikely to witness any significant impact from its development.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, the low-pressure area may move west-northwestwards after its formation and intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area by November 14. Thereafter, it is likely to concentrate further into a depression around November 15 over the Bay of Bengal.

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Despite the expected intensification of the weather system, forecasters have ruled out any major weather disturbances in Odisha during the coming week.

The state is expected to continue experiencing predominantly dry weather conditions, with no substantial rainfall activity likely over the next seven days.

The weather office has predicted dry conditions across Odisha from November 12 to November 18. No rainfall-related warning has been issued for any district during this period, indicating stable weather across the state.

While rain is unlikely, residents in several districts may experience reduced visibility during the early morning hours due to fog. The IMD has forecast light to moderate fog at one or two places across 13 districts.

These districts include Koraput, Kandhamal, Khordha, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Kendrapada, Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, Baleshwar, Anugola and Dhenkanal.

The evolving weather system over the Bay of Bengal will continue to be monitored closely. However, as of now, Odisha is expected to remain largely unaffected, with dry weather and seasonal morning fog dominating the state's weather pattern over the coming days.